Air Forces comparison: 
Ethiopia vs 
Libya
Ethiopia operates 99 active military aircraft vs 80 for Libya.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Ethiopia | Libya | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ethiopian Air Force | Libyan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 99 | 80 | 🇪🇹 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 16 | 🇱🇾 |
| Combat aircraft | 34 | 20 | 🇪🇹 1.7× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.3 % | 25.0 % | 🇪🇹 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 15 | 🇪🇹 1.1× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 55 % | Ex-USSR · 40 % |
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| Helicopters | 31 | 17 | 🇪🇹 1.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 14 | 5 | 🇪🇹 2.8× |
| Trainers | 20 | 38 | 🇱🇾 1.9× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Libya?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Libya's 80, a difference of 19 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Libya?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Libya's 20.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Libya?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Libya's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Libya?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Libya's 5.
How do the Ethiopia and Libya air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 2.8 times larger than Libya's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ethiopia or Libya?
Libya has 16 aircraft on order compared to Ethiopia's 0.