Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Chad
Bangladesh's air force fields 214 active aircraft — 5.3x Chad's 40. The breakdown includes 79 vs 9 combat aircraft, 75 vs 16 helicopters, 21 vs 9 transport aircraft, 39 vs 6 trainers (Bangladesh vs Chad). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Chad. The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force.
Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Local Name | বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini) |
| Active aircraft | 214 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩
| Official Name | Chadian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya) |
| Active aircraft | 40 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Chadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
9 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
16 | |
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Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Chad?
Bangladesh has more military aircraft with 214 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 174 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Chad?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 79 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Chad?
Bangladesh operates more military helicopters with 75 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Chad?
Bangladesh has more transport aircraft with 21 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the Bangladesh and Chad air forces compare in size?
Bangladesh's air force is 2.3 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (21 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Chad?
Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.