Air Forces comparison: 
Kyrgyzstan vs 
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's air force fields 196 active aircraft — 22:1 Kyrgyzstan's 9.
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KyrgyzstanWorld #146
1.5
AIRS Index / 100
Uzbekistan leads on 4 of 4 categories
UzbekistanWorld #55
8.9
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
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
| Kyrgyzstan | Uzbekistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Kyrgyz Air Force | Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces | |
| Active aircraft | 9 | 196 | 🇺🇿 22× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 6 | 🇺🇿 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 76 | 🇺🇿 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 38.8 % | 🇺🇿 |
| Aircraft types in service | 3 | 12 | 🇺🇿 4.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 100 % | Ex-USSR · 80 % |
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| Helicopters | 7 | 101 | 🇺🇿 14× |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 13 | 🇺🇿 6.5× |
| Trainers | 0 | 6 | 🇺🇿 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more military aircraft with 196 active aircraft compared to Kyrgyzstan's 9, a difference of 187 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more combat aircraft with 76 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kyrgyzstan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Kyrgyzstan's 7.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Kyrgyzstan's 2.
How do the Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan air forces compare in size?
Uzbekistan's air force is 6.5 times larger than Kyrgyzstan's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has 6 aircraft on order compared to Kyrgyzstan's 0.