Air Forces comparison: 
Central African Republic vs 
Chad
Chad's air force fields 44 active aircraft — 5.5:1 Central African Republic's 8.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Central African RepublicWorld #158
0.6
AIRS Index / 100
Chad leads on 4 of 5 categories
ChadWorld #88
3.3
Central African Republic
Chad
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Central African Republic | Chad | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Central African Republic Air Force | Chadian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 8 | 44 | 🇹🇩 5.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 9 | 🇹🇩 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 20.5 % | 🇹🇩 |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 13 | 🇹🇩 13× |
| Main supplier | Czechia · 100 % | Ex-USSR · 48 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 16 | 🇹🇩 |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 9 | 🇹🇩 |
| Trainers | 8 | 6 | 🇨🇫 1.3× |
| UAVs | 0 | 4 | 🇹🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or Chad?
Chad has more military aircraft with 44 active aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 8, a difference of 36 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Central African Republic or Chad?
Chad has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Central African Republic or Chad?
Chad operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Central African Republic or Chad?
Chad has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Central African Republic's 0.