Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Lesotho

Overview

Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 11:1 Lesotho's 9.

The breakdown includes 34 vs 0 combat aircraft, 31 vs 6 helicopters, 14 vs 3 transport aircraft, 20 vs 0 trainers (Ethiopia vs Lesotho).

The Lesotho air force is officially the Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron.

Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹

Official Name Ethiopian Air Force
Local Name የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl)
Active aircraft 99 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Ethiopia air force

Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron 🇱🇸

Official Name Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron
Local Name Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing
Active aircraft 9 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Lesotho air force

Ethiopian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 34
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 31
Training Training 20
Transport Transport 14
Other Other 0

Lesotho aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 6
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Lesotho?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Lesotho's 9, a difference of 90 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Lesotho?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lesotho's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Lesotho?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Lesotho's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Lesotho?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Lesotho's 3.
How do the Ethiopia and Lesotho air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 4.7 times larger than Lesotho's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 3).