Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Tanzania

Overview

Angola's air force fields 280 active aircraft — 6.5x Tanzania's 43.

The breakdown includes 81 vs 20 combat aircraft, 115 vs 15 helicopters, 36 vs 8 transport aircraft, 48 vs 0 trainers (Angola vs Tanzania). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 1 for Tanzania.

The Angola air force is officially the National Air Force of Angola, while Tanzania's is the Tanzania Air Force Command.

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

Tanzania Air Force Command 🇹🇿

Official Name Tanzania Air Force Command
Local Name Jeshi la Anga la Wananchi wa Tanzania
Active aircraft 43 as of 2026
Aircraft on order1
Roundel

Roundel of Tanzania 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

Tanzanian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 20
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 15
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 8
Other Other 0

Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet

Evolution of Tanzanian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Tanzania?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to Tanzania's 43, a difference of 237 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Tanzania?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tanzania's 20.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Tanzania?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Tanzania's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Tanzania?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Tanzania's 8.
How do the Angola and Tanzania air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 4.5 times larger than Tanzania's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Tanzania?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to Tanzania's 1.