Air Forces comparison: Egypt vs Eritrea
Overview
Egypt's air force fields 1,101 active aircraft — 55:1 Eritrea's 20.
The breakdown includes 557 vs 2 combat aircraft, 348 vs 13 helicopters, 61 vs 4 transport aircraft, 128 vs 0 trainers (Egypt vs Eritrea). Egypt has 33 aircraft on order vs 0 for Eritrea.
Egyptian Air Force 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية المصرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Miṣrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1101 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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Eritrean Air Force 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Air Force |
| Local Name | Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Egyptian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
557 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
348 | |
Training
|
128 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Eritrean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
2 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
13 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Egyptian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Eritrean Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Egypt or Eritrea?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,101 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 1,081 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Egypt or Eritrea?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Egypt or Eritrea?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Egypt or Eritrea?
Egypt has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Egypt and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Egypt's air force is 15.2 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Egypt or Eritrea?
Egypt has 33 aircraft on order compared to Eritrea's 0.