Air Forces comparison: 
Algeria vs 
Mauritania
Force Profile
| Algeria | Mauritania | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Algerian Air Force | Mauritania Islamic Air Force |
| Local name | القوات الجوية الجزائرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Jazāʾriya) | القوات الجوية الموريتانية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Mūrītānīya) |
| Active aircraft | 612 (2026) | 23 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +49 | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇩🇿 Algeriaas of 2026
🇲🇷 Mauritaniaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇩🇿 Algeria
🇲🇷 Mauritania
Overview
Algeria's air force fields 612 active aircraft — 27:1 Mauritania's 23.
The breakdown includes 156 vs 0 combat aircraft, 315 vs 4 helicopters, 51 vs 7 transport aircraft, 61 vs 10 trainers (Algeria vs Mauritania). Algeria has 49 aircraft on order vs 0 for Mauritania.
The Mauritania air force is officially the Mauritania Islamic Air Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Algeria or Mauritania?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 612 active aircraft compared to Mauritania's 23, a difference of 589 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Mauritania?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 156 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mauritania's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Algeria or Mauritania?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Mauritania's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Algeria or Mauritania?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Mauritania's 7.
How do the Algeria and Mauritania air forces compare in size?
Algeria's air force is 7.3 times larger than Mauritania's in terms of total active aircraft (51 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Algeria or Mauritania?
Algeria has 49 aircraft on order compared to Mauritania's 0.