Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Nigeria
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 15:1 Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 24 combat aircraft, 9 vs 73 helicopters, 1 vs 20 transport aircraft, 0 vs 39 trainers (Benin vs Nigeria). Benin has 0 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria.
Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯
| Official Name | Beninese Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Bénin |
| Active aircraft | 11 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 | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 75 |
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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
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 Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 153 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Nigeria air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 20.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.