Air Forces comparison: 
Ethiopia vs 
Chad
Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 2.5:1 Chad's 40.
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Ethiopia
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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 | Chad | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ethiopian Air Force | Chadian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 99 | 40 | 🇪🇹 2.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 34 | 9 | 🇪🇹 3.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.3 % | 22.5 % | 🇪🇹 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 12 | 🇪🇹 1.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 55 % | Ex-USSR · 52 % |
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| Helicopters | 31 | 16 | 🇪🇹 1.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 14 | 9 | 🇪🇹 1.6× |
| Trainers | 20 | 6 | 🇪🇹 3.3× |
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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).