Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Algeria

Algeria's air force fields 612 active aircraft — 2.2x Angola's 280. The breakdown includes 81 vs 156 combat aircraft, 115 vs 315 helicopters, 36 vs 51 transport aircraft, 48 vs 61 trainers (Angola vs Algeria). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 49 for Algeria. The Angola air force is officially the National Air Force of Angola.

National Air Force of Angola 🇦🇴

Official Name National Air Force of Angola
Local Name Força Aérea Nacional de Angola
Active aircraft 280 as of 2026
Aircraft on order4
Roundel

Roundel of Angola air force

Algerian Air Force 🇩🇿

Official Name Algerian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية الجزائرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Jazāʾriya)
Active aircraft 612 as of 2026
Aircraft on order49
Roundel

Roundel of Algeria air force

Angolan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 81
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 115
Training Training 48
Transport Transport 36
Other Other 0

Algerian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 156
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 315
Training Training 61
Transport Transport 51
Other Other 29

Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet

Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Algeria?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 612 active aircraft compared to Angola's 280, a difference of 332 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Algeria?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 156 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Angola's 81.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Algeria?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Angola's 115.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Algeria?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Angola's 36.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Algeria?
Algeria has 49 aircraft on order compared to Angola's 4.