Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Chad
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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Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩
| Official Name | Chadian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya) |
| Active aircraft | 40 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 | |
Chadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
9 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
16 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 124 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the Nigeria and Chad air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 2.2 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.