Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Nigeria
Angola operates 280 active military aircraft vs 164 for Nigeria. The breakdown includes 81 vs 24 combat aircraft, 115 vs 73 helicopters, 36 vs 20 transport aircraft, 48 vs 39 trainers (Angola vs Nigeria). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria. 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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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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Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
81 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
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Transport
|
20 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Nigeria?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 116 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Nigeria?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Nigeria?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Nigeria's 73.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Nigeria?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Nigeria's 20.
How do the Angola and Nigeria air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 1.8 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Angola's 4.