Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Eritrea
Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 5.0x Eritrea's 20. The breakdown includes 34 vs 2 combat aircraft, 31 vs 13 helicopters, 14 vs 4 transport aircraft, 20 vs 0 trainers (Ethiopia vs Eritrea).
Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹
| Official Name | Ethiopian Air Force |
| Local Name | የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
34 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
31 | |
Training
|
20 | |
Transport
|
14 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Eritrean Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Eritrea?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 79 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Eritrea?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Eritrea?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Eritrea?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Ethiopia and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 3.5 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 4).