Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Uruguay

Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 2.2x Uruguay's 46. The breakdown includes 34 vs 4 combat aircraft, 31 vs 15 helicopters, 14 vs 8 transport aircraft, 20 vs 15 trainers (Ethiopia vs Uruguay). Ethiopia has 0 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay.

Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹

Official Name Ethiopian Air Force
Local Name የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl)
Active aircraft 99 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Ethiopia air force

Uruguayan Air Force 🇺🇾

Official Name Uruguayan Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya
Active aircraft 46 as of 2026
Aircraft on order9
Roundel

Roundel of Uruguay air force

Ethiopian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 34
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 31
Training Training 20
Transport Transport 14
Other Other 0

Uruguayan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 4
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 15
Training Training 15
Transport Transport 8
Other Other 4

Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Uruguayan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Uruguay?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Uruguay's 46, a difference of 53 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Uruguay?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uruguay's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Uruguay?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Uruguay's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Uruguay?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Uruguay's 8.
How do the Ethiopia and Uruguay air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 1.8 times larger than Uruguay's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ethiopia or Uruguay?
Uruguay has 9 aircraft on order compared to Ethiopia's 0.