Air Forces comparison: 
Sri Lanka vs 
Yemen
Force Profile
| Sri Lanka | Yemen | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Sri Lanka Air Force | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local name | ශ්රී ලංකා ගුවන් හමුදාව (Sri Lanka Guwan Hamudawa) | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 99 (2026) | 156 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | — | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇱🇰 Sri Lankaas of 2026
🇾🇪 Yemenas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
🇾🇪 Yemen
Overview
Sri Lanka operates 99 active military aircraft vs 156 for Yemen.
The breakdown includes 17 vs 75 combat aircraft, 62 vs 40 helicopters, 17 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (Sri Lanka vs Yemen).
The Sri Lanka air force is officially the Sri Lanka Air Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 99, a difference of 57 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Sri Lanka operates more military helicopters with 62 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sri Lanka or Yemen?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Yemen's 13.