Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Yemen
Ethiopia operates 99 active military aircraft vs 156 for Yemen. The breakdown includes 34 vs 75 combat aircraft, 31 vs 40 helicopters, 14 vs 13 transport aircraft, 20 vs 28 trainers (Ethiopia vs Yemen).
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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Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 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 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 99, a difference of 57 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 34.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Ethiopia's 31.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Yemen?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Yemen's 13.