Air Forces comparison: Eritrea vs Lesotho
Eritrea's air force fields 20 active aircraft — 2.2x Lesotho's 9. The breakdown includes 2 vs 0 combat aircraft, 13 vs 6 helicopters, 4 vs 3 transport aircraft (Eritrea vs Lesotho). The Lesotho air force is officially the Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron.
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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Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron 🇱🇸
| Official Name | Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron |
| Local Name | Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 9 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Eritrean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
2 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Lesotho aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
6 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Eritrean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Eritrea or Lesotho?
Eritrea has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Lesotho's 9, a difference of 11 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Eritrea or Lesotho?
Eritrea has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lesotho's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Eritrea or Lesotho?
Eritrea operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Lesotho's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Eritrea or Lesotho?
Eritrea has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Lesotho's 3.