Air Forces comparison: 
Nepal vs 
Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 7.1:1 Nepal's 22.
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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
| Nepal | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Nepalese Army Air Service | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 22 | 156 | 🇾🇪 7.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 75 | 🇾🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 48.1 % | 🇾🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 9 | 17 | 🇾🇪 1.9× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 27 % | Ex-USSR · 60 % |
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| Helicopters | 15 | 40 | 🇾🇪 2.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 13 | 🇾🇪 1.9× |
| Trainers | 0 | 28 | 🇾🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nepal or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 22, a difference of 134 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nepal or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nepal or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Nepal's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nepal or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Nepal's 7.
How do the Nepal and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 1.9 times larger than Nepal's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 7).