Air Forces comparison: Yemen vs South Africa
Yemen operates 156 active military aircraft vs 192 for South Africa. The breakdown includes 75 vs 25 combat aircraft, 40 vs 84 helicopters, 13 vs 22 transport aircraft, 28 vs 57 trainers (Yemen vs South Africa).
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 order | 0 |
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South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 192 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
75 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
40 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
13 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
84 | |
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Training
|
57 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Yemen or South Africa?
South Africa has more military aircraft with 192 active aircraft compared to Yemen's 156, a difference of 36 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Yemen or South Africa?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Africa's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Yemen or South Africa?
South Africa operates more military helicopters with 84 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Yemen or South Africa?
South Africa has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Yemen's 13.
How do the Yemen and South Africa air forces compare in size?
South Africa's air force is 1.7 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 13).