Air Forces comparison: Angola vs South Africa
Angola operates 280 active military aircraft vs 192 for South Africa. The breakdown includes 81 vs 25 combat aircraft, 115 vs 84 helicopters, 36 vs 22 transport aircraft, 48 vs 57 trainers (Angola vs South Africa). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Africa. 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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South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 192 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
81 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
84 | |
|
Training
|
57 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or South Africa?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to South Africa's 192, a difference of 88 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or South Africa?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Africa's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or South Africa?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to South Africa's 84.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or South Africa?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to South Africa's 22.
How do the Angola and South Africa air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 1.6 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or South Africa?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to South Africa's 0.