Air Forces comparison: Taiwan vs Yemen

Taiwan's air force fields 686 active aircraft — 4.4x Yemen's 156. The breakdown includes 319 vs 75 combat aircraft, 239 vs 40 helicopters, 26 vs 13 transport aircraft, 84 vs 28 trainers (Taiwan vs Yemen). Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order vs 0 for Yemen.

Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼

Official Name Taiwanese Air Force
Local Name 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn)
Active aircraft 686 as of 2026
Aircraft on order93
Roundel

Roundel of Taiwan 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

Taiwanese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 319
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 239
Training Training 84
Transport Transport 26
Other Other 18

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 Taiwanese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Taiwan or Yemen?
Taiwan has more military aircraft with 686 active aircraft compared to Yemen's 156, a difference of 530 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Taiwan or Yemen?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Yemen's 75.
Which country has more military helicopters, Taiwan or Yemen?
Taiwan operates more military helicopters with 239 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Taiwan or Yemen?
Taiwan has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Yemen's 13.
How do the Taiwan and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Taiwan's air force is 2.0 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Taiwan or Yemen?
Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order compared to Yemen's 0.