Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Gabon
Angola's air force fields 280 active aircraft — 11:1 Gabon's 25. The breakdown includes 81 vs 6 combat aircraft, 115 vs 16 helicopters, 36 vs 3 transport aircraft, 48 vs 0 trainers (Angola vs Gabon). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for Gabon. 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 order | 4 |
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Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦
| Official Name | Gabonese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air Gabonaise |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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81 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Gabonese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
16 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Gabon?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 255 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Gabon?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gabon's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Gabon?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Gabon?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Gabon's 3.
How do the Angola and Gabon air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 12.0 times larger than Gabon's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Gabon?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to Gabon's 0.