Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Benin
Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 75 |
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Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯
| Official Name | Beninese Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Bénin |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Benin's 0, a difference of 164 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Benin's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.