Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Nigeria
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 2.2x Nigeria's 164. The breakdown includes 108 vs 24 combat aircraft, 95 vs 73 helicopters, 61 vs 20 transport aircraft, 79 vs 39 trainers (Australia vs Nigeria). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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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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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
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Transport
|
20 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Nigeria?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 191 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Nigeria?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Nigeria?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Nigeria's 73.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Nigeria?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Nigeria's 20.
How do the Australia and Nigeria air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 3.0 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Nigeria?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Nigeria's 75.