Air Forces comparison: 
Lebanon vs 
Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 2.4:1 Lebanon's 64.
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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
| Lebanon | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lebanese Air Force | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 64 | 156 | 🇾🇪 2.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 75 | 🇾🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 48.1 % | 🇾🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 17 | 🇾🇪 2.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 66 % | Ex-USSR · 60 % |
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| Helicopters | 47 | 40 | 🇱🇧 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 13 | 🇾🇪 4.3× |
| Trainers | 14 | 28 | 🇾🇪 2.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lebanon or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 64, a difference of 92 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lebanon or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lebanon or Yemen?
Lebanon operates more military helicopters with 47 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lebanon or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Lebanon and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 4.3 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 3).