Air Forces comparison: 
Uzbekistan vs 
Yemen
Uzbekistan operates 196 active military aircraft vs 156 for Yemen.
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Uzbekistan
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Uzbekistan | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 196 | 156 | 🇺🇿 1.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 6 | 0 | 🇺🇿 |
| Combat aircraft | 76 | 75 | 🇺🇿 ≈ |
| Combat share of fleet | 38.8 % | 48.1 % | 🇾🇪 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 17 | 🇾🇪 1.4× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 80 % | Ex-USSR · 60 % |
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| Helicopters | 101 | 40 | 🇺🇿 2.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 13 | 13 | — |
| Trainers | 6 | 28 | 🇾🇪 4.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Uzbekistan or Yemen?
Uzbekistan has more military aircraft with 196 active aircraft compared to Yemen's 156, a difference of 40 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Uzbekistan or Yemen?
Uzbekistan has more combat aircraft with 76 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Yemen's 75.
Which country has more military helicopters, Uzbekistan or Yemen?
Uzbekistan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Uzbekistan or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Uzbekistan's 13.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Uzbekistan or Yemen?
Uzbekistan has 6 aircraft on order compared to Yemen's 0.