Air Forces comparison: Kazakhstan vs Uzbekistan

Kazakh Air Defense Forces 🇰🇿

Official Name Kazakh Air Defense Forces
Local Name Қазақстанның Әуе күштері (Qazaqstannıñ Äwe küşteri)
Active aircraft181 as of 2026
Aircraft on order28
Roundel

Roundel of Kazakhstan air force

Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces 🇺🇿

Official Name Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces
Local Name Ўзбекистон Республикаси Қуруқлик қўшинлари ҳаво кучлари (Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Quruqlik qoʻshinlari havokuchlari)
Active aircraft196 as of 2026
Aircraft on order6
Roundel

Roundel of Uzbekistan air force

Kazakhstani aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 68
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 72
Training Training 20
Transport Transport 21
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Uzbek aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 76
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 101
Training Training 6
Transport Transport 13
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Evolution of Kazakhstani Air Force fleet

Evolution of Uzbek Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more military aircraft with 196 active aircraft compared to Kazakhstan's 181, a difference of 15 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more combat aircraft with 76 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kazakhstan's 68.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Kazakhstan's 72.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan?
Kazakhstan has more transport aircraft with 21 compared to Uzbekistan's 13.
How do the Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan air forces compare in size?
Kazakhstan's air force is 1.6 times larger than Uzbekistan's in terms of total active aircraft (21 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan?
Kazakhstan has 28 aircraft on order compared to Uzbekistan's 6.