Air Forces comparison: 
Tajikistan vs 
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's air force fields 196 active aircraft — 7.5:1 Tajikistan's 26.
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TajikistanWorld #139
1.8
AIRS Index / 100
Uzbekistan leads on 4 of 4 categories
UzbekistanWorld #55
8.9
Tajikistan
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
| Tajikistan | Uzbekistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Tajik Air Force | Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces | |
| Active aircraft | 26 | 196 | 🇺🇿 7.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 6 | 🇺🇿 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 76 | 🇺🇿 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 38.8 % | 🇺🇿 |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 12 | 🇺🇿 2.4× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 85 % | Ex-USSR · 80 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 101 | 🇺🇿 5.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 13 | 🇺🇿 13× |
| Trainers | 5 | 6 | 🇺🇿 1.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Tajikistan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more military aircraft with 196 active aircraft compared to Tajikistan's 26, a difference of 170 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Tajikistan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more combat aircraft with 76 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tajikistan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Tajikistan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Tajikistan's 20.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Tajikistan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Tajikistan's 1.
How do the Tajikistan and Uzbekistan air forces compare in size?
Uzbekistan's air force is 13.0 times larger than Tajikistan's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Tajikistan or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has 6 aircraft on order compared to Tajikistan's 0.