Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Kenya
Ethiopia operates 99 active military aircraft vs 120 for Kenya. The breakdown includes 34 vs 23 combat aircraft, 31 vs 45 helicopters, 14 vs 24 transport aircraft, 20 vs 28 trainers (Ethiopia vs Kenya). Ethiopia has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Kenya. The Kenya air force is officially the Kenya Air Force.
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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Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪
| Official Name | Kenya Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
34 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
31 | |
Training
|
20 | |
Transport
|
14 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
23 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
45 | |
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Training
|
28 | |
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Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Kenya?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 99, a difference of 21 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Kenya?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kenya's 23.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Kenya?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Ethiopia's 31.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Kenya?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Ethiopia's 14.
How do the Ethiopia and Kenya air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 1.7 times larger than Ethiopia's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 14).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ethiopia or Kenya?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ethiopia's 0.