Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Gambia
Angola's air force fields 280 active aircraft — 280:1 Gambia's 1. The breakdown includes 81 vs 1 combat aircraft, 115 vs 0 helicopters, 36 vs 0 transport aircraft, 48 vs 0 trainers (Angola vs Gambia). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for Gambia. 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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Gambian Air Force 🇬🇲
| Official Name | Gambian Air Force |
| Local Name | Military Air Assets |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
81 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Gambian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Gambian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Gambia?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 279 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Gambia?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gambia's 1.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Gambia?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Gambia?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Gambia?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to Gambia's 0.