Air Forces comparison: Kenya vs Uganda
Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪
| Official Name | Kenya Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2025 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
23 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
45 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
30 | |
|
Training
|
12 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Uganda?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to Uganda's 51, a difference of 69 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Uganda?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Uganda?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Uganda's 30.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Uganda?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Kenya and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 12.0 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Kenya's 2.