Air Forces comparison: 
Ethiopia vs 
Tunisia
Ethiopia operates 99 active military aircraft vs 169 for Tunisia.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
EthiopiaWorld #76
6.1
AIRS Index / 100
Ethiopia leads overall, ahead on 1 of 4 categories
TunisiaWorld #79
5.4
Ethiopia
Tunisia
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 | Tunisia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ethiopian Air Force | Tunisian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 99 | 169 | 🇹🇳 1.7× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 8 | 🇹🇳 |
| Combat aircraft | 34 | 13 | 🇪🇹 2.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.3 % | 7.7 % | 🇪🇹 4.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 15 | 🇪🇹 1.1× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 55 % | United States · 66 % |
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| Helicopters | 31 | 116 | 🇹🇳 3.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 14 | 15 | 🇹🇳 1.1× |
| Trainers | 20 | 25 | 🇹🇳 1.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more military aircraft with 169 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 99, a difference of 70 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Tunisia?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tunisia's 13.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Tunisia?
Tunisia operates more military helicopters with 116 compared to Ethiopia's 31.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more transport aircraft with 15 compared to Ethiopia's 14.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ethiopia or Tunisia?
Tunisia has 8 aircraft on order compared to Ethiopia's 0.