Air Forces comparison: Lesotho vs Eswatini
Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron 🇱🇸
| Official Name | Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron |
| Local Name | Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 9 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Military of Eswatini Air Wing 🇸🇿
| Official Name | Military of Eswatini Air Wing |
| Local Name | Umbutfo Eswatini Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 5 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Lesotho aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
6 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Swazi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet
Evolution of Swazi Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lesotho or Eswatini?
Lesotho has more military aircraft with 9 active aircraft compared to Eswatini's 5, a difference of 4 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lesotho or Eswatini?
Lesotho operates more military helicopters with 6 compared to Eswatini's 5.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lesotho or Eswatini?
Lesotho has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Eswatini's 0.