Air Forces comparison: Lesotho vs Zimbabwe
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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Air Force of Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
| Official Name | Air Force of Zimbabwe |
| Active aircraft | 104 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Lesotho aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
6 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Zimbabwean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
22 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
28 | |
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Training
|
40 | |
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Transport
|
14 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet
Evolution of Zimbabwean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lesotho or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Lesotho's 9, a difference of 95 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lesotho or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has more combat aircraft with 22 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lesotho's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lesotho or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe operates more military helicopters with 28 compared to Lesotho's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lesotho or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Lesotho's 3.
How do the Lesotho and Zimbabwe air forces compare in size?
Zimbabwe's air force is 4.7 times larger than Lesotho's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 3).