Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Chad
Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 2.5x Chad's 40. The breakdown includes 34 vs 9 combat aircraft, 31 vs 16 helicopters, 14 vs 9 transport aircraft, 20 vs 6 trainers (Ethiopia vs Chad).
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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Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩
| Official Name | Chadian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya) |
| Active aircraft | 40 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 | |
Chadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
9 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
16 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Chad?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 59 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Chad?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Chad?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Chad?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the Ethiopia and Chad air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 1.6 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 9).