Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Uganda
Ethiopia operates 99 active military aircraft vs 51 for Uganda. The breakdown includes 34 vs 6 combat aircraft, 31 vs 30 helicopters, 14 vs 2 transport aircraft, 20 vs 12 trainers (Ethiopia vs Uganda). Ethiopia has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.
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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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
34 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
31 | |
Training
|
20 | |
Transport
|
14 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
30 | |
|
Training
|
12 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Uganda?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Uganda's 51, a difference of 48 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Uganda?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Uganda?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Uganda's 30.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Uganda?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Ethiopia and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 7.0 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ethiopia or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ethiopia's 0.