Air Forces comparison: 
Eritrea vs 
Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 134 active aircraft — 6.7:1 Eritrea's 20.
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Eritrea
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Eritrea | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Eritrean Air Force | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 134 | 🇾🇪 6.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 2 | 69 | 🇾🇪 34× |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.0 % | 51.5 % | 🇾🇪 5.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 13 | 🇾🇪 2.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 70 % | Ex-USSR · 62 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 34 | 🇾🇪 2.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 3 | 🇪🇷 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Trainers | 0 | 28 | 🇾🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Eritrea or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 134 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 114 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Eritrea or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 69 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Eritrea or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Eritrea or Yemen?
Eritrea has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Yemen's 3.
How do the Eritrea and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 6.7 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 20).