Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Nigeria
Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯
| Official Name | Beninese Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Bénin |
| Active aircraft | 5 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 167 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 94 |
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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
5 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
26 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
65 | |
|
Training
|
41 | |
|
Transport
|
27 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 167 active aircraft compared to Benin's 5, a difference of 162 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 65 compared to Benin's 5.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 94 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.