Air Forces comparison: 
Laos vs 
Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 4.9:1 Laos's 32.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Laos | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 32 | 156 | 🇾🇪 4.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 6 | 0 | 🇱🇦 |
| Combat aircraft | 4 | 75 | 🇾🇪 19× |
| Combat share of fleet | 12.5 % | 48.1 % | 🇾🇪 3.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 17 | 🇾🇪 2.8× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 66 % | Ex-USSR · 60 % |
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| Helicopters | 23 | 40 | 🇾🇪 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 13 | 🇾🇪 6.5× |
| Trainers | 3 | 28 | 🇾🇪 9.3× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 124 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 6.5 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or Yemen?
Laos has 6 aircraft on order compared to Yemen's 0.