Air Forces comparison: 
Djibouti vs 
Eritrea
Djibouti operates 17 active military aircraft vs 20 for Eritrea.
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Djibouti
Eritrea
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Djibouti | Eritrea | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Djibouti Air Force | Eritrean Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 20 | 🇪🇷 1.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 2 | 🇪🇷 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 10.0 % | 🇪🇷 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 6 | 🇩🇯 1.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 35 % | Ex-USSR · 70 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 13 | 🇪🇷 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 4 | 🇩🇯 1.8× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇪🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Eritrea?
Eritrea has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Djibouti or Eritrea?
Eritrea has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Eritrea?
Eritrea operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Eritrea?
Djibouti has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Djibouti and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Djibouti's air force is 1.8 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 4).