Air Forces comparison: 
Cameroon vs 
Niger
Cameroon operates 34 active military aircraft vs 38 for Niger.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Cameroon
Niger
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
| Cameroon | Niger | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Cameroonian Air Force | Nigerien Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 34 | 38 | 🇳🇪 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 2 | 🇨🇲 3.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 17.6 % | 5.3 % | 🇨🇲 3.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 14 | 🇳🇪 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 32 % | United States · 32 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 16 | 🇨🇲 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 9 | 🇳🇪 1.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇪 |
| Trainers | 0 | 3 | 🇳🇪 |
| UAVs | 0 | 7 | 🇳🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cameroon or Niger?
Niger has more military aircraft with 38 active aircraft compared to Cameroon's 34, a difference of 4 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cameroon or Niger?
Cameroon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cameroon or Niger?
Cameroon operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Niger's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cameroon or Niger?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Cameroon's 8.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cameroon or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Cameroon's 0.