Air Forces comparison: 
Ethiopia vs 
Kenya
Ethiopia operates 117 active military aircraft vs 167 for Kenya.
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Ethiopia
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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
| Ethiopia | Kenya | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ethiopian Air Force | Kenya Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 117 | 167 | 🇰🇪 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 4 | 2 | 🇪🇹 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 34 | 23 | 🇪🇹 1.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 29.1 % | 13.8 % | 🇪🇹 2.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 20 | 17 | 🇪🇹 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 46 % | United States · 52 % |
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| Helicopters | 31 | 92 | 🇰🇪 3.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 12 | 18 | 🇰🇪 1.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇪🇹 |
| Trainers | 31 | 27 | 🇪🇹 1.1× |
| UAVs | 6 | 6 | — |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Ethiopia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Kenya?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 167 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 117, a difference of 50 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 92 compared to Ethiopia's 31.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Kenya?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Ethiopia's 12.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ethiopia or Kenya?
Ethiopia has 4 aircraft on order compared to Kenya's 2.