Air Forces comparison: 
Kenya vs 
Tunisia
Kenya operates 158 active military aircraft vs 176 for Tunisia.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Kenya | Tunisia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Kenya Air Force | Tunisian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 158 | 176 | 🇹🇳 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 13 | 🇹🇳 6.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 23 | 13 | 🇰🇪 1.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 14.6 % | 7.4 % | 🇰🇪 2.0× |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 16 | 🇰🇪 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 50 % | United States · 64 % |
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| Helicopters | 83 | 116 | 🇹🇳 1.4× |
| Transport aircraft | 18 | 17 | 🇰🇪 1.1× |
| Trainers | 27 | 25 | 🇰🇪 1.1× |
| UAVs | 6 | 5 | 🇰🇪 1.2× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Kenya
Fleet evolution · Tunisia
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more military aircraft with 176 active aircraft compared to Kenya's 158, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Tunisia?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tunisia's 13.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Tunisia?
Tunisia operates more military helicopters with 116 compared to Kenya's 83.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Tunisia?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Tunisia's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Tunisia?
Tunisia has 13 aircraft on order compared to Kenya's 2.