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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Ethiopia Ethiopia vs Flag of Eritrea Eritrea

Force Profile
Ethiopia Eritrea
Official name Ethiopian Air Force Eritrean Air Force
Local name የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday
Active aircraft 99 (2026) 20 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel Roundel of Ethiopia air force Roundel of Eritrea air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇪🇹 Ethiopiaas of 2026
  • Combat 34
  • Helicopter 31
  • Training 20
  • Transport 14
🇪🇷 Eritreaas of 2026
  • Combat 2
  • Helicopter 13
  • Transport 4
  • Other 1

Fleet Evolution

🇪🇹 Ethiopia
🇪🇷 Eritrea

Overview

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).

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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).