Air Forces comparison: 
Eritrea vs 
Yemen
Force Profile
| Eritrea | Yemen | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Eritrean Air Force | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local name | Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 20 (2026) | 156 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | — | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇪🇷 Eritreaas of 2026
🇾🇪 Yemenas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇪🇷 Eritrea
🇾🇪 Yemen
Overview
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 7.8:1 Eritrea's 20.
The breakdown includes 2 vs 75 combat aircraft, 13 vs 40 helicopters, 4 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (Eritrea vs Yemen).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Eritrea or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 136 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Eritrea or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Eritrea or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Eritrea or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Eritrea and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 3.2 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 4).