Air Forces comparison: Uganda vs Kenya
Kenya's air force fields 120 active aircraft — 2.4x Uganda's 51. The breakdown includes 6 vs 23 combat aircraft, 30 vs 45 helicopters, 2 vs 24 transport aircraft, 12 vs 28 trainers (Uganda vs Kenya). Uganda has 2 aircraft on order vs 2 for Kenya. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force, while Kenya's is the Kenya Air Force.
Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪
| Official Name | Kenya Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
30 | |
Training
|
12 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
23 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
45 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Uganda or Kenya?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to Uganda's 51, a difference of 69 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Uganda or Kenya?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Uganda or Kenya?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Uganda's 30.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Uganda or Kenya?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Uganda and Kenya air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 12.0 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Uganda or Kenya?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Uganda's 2.