Air Forces comparison: Kenya vs Yemen
Kenya operates 120 active military aircraft vs 156 for Yemen. The breakdown includes 23 vs 75 combat aircraft, 45 vs 40 helicopters, 24 vs 13 transport aircraft, 28 vs 28 trainers (Kenya vs Yemen). Kenya has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Yemen. The Kenya air force is officially the Kenya Air Force.
Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪
| Official Name | Kenya Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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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Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
23 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
45 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
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Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Kenya's 120, a difference of 36 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kenya's 23.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Yemen?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Yemen?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Yemen's 13.
How do the Kenya and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 1.8 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Yemen?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Yemen's 0.