Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Madagascar
Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 25:1 Madagascar's 4. The breakdown includes 34 vs 0 combat aircraft, 31 vs 4 helicopters, 14 vs 0 transport aircraft, 20 vs 0 trainers (Ethiopia vs Madagascar).
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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Malagasy Air Force 🇲🇬
| Official Name | Malagasy Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviation Militaire de Madagascar |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
34 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
31 | |
Training
|
20 | |
Transport
|
14 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Malagasy aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
4 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malagasy Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Madagascar?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 95 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Madagascar?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Madagascar?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Madagascar?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Madagascar's 0.