Air Forces comparison: El Salvador vs Yemen

Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 3.1x El Salvador's 51. The breakdown includes 6 vs 75 combat aircraft, 25 vs 40 helicopters, 7 vs 13 transport aircraft, 9 vs 28 trainers (El Salvador vs Yemen). The El Salvador air force is officially the Air Force of El Salvador.

Air Force of El Salvador 🇸🇻

Official Name Air Force of El Salvador
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña
Active aircraft 51 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of El Salvador air force

Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪

Official Name Yemeni Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya)
Active aircraft 156 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Yemen air force

Salvadorian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 6
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 25
Training Training 9
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 4

Yemeni aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 75
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 40
Training Training 28
Transport Transport 13
Other Other 0

Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, El Salvador or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to El Salvador's 51, a difference of 105 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, El Salvador or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to El Salvador's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, El Salvador or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to El Salvador's 25.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, El Salvador or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to El Salvador's 7.
How do the El Salvador and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 1.9 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 7).