Air Forces comparison: Algeria vs Senegal

Algeria's air force fields 612 active aircraft — 15:1 Senegal's 40. The breakdown includes 156 vs 0 combat aircraft, 315 vs 20 helicopters, 51 vs 4 transport aircraft, 61 vs 14 trainers (Algeria vs Senegal). Algeria has 49 aircraft on order vs 3 for Senegal.

Algerian Air Force 🇩🇿

Official Name Algerian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية الجزائرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Jazāʾriya)
Active aircraft 612 as of 2026
Aircraft on order49
Roundel

Roundel of Algeria air force

Senegalese Air Force 🇸🇳

Official Name Senegalese Air Force
Local Name Armée de l'Air du Sénégal
Active aircraft 40 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Senegal air force

Algerian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 156
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 315
Training Training 61
Transport Transport 51
Other Other 29

Senegalese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 20
Training Training 14
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 2

Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Senegalese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Algeria or Senegal?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 612 active aircraft compared to Senegal's 40, a difference of 572 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Senegal?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 156 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Senegal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Algeria or Senegal?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Senegal's 20.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Algeria or Senegal?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Senegal's 4.
How do the Algeria and Senegal air forces compare in size?
Algeria's air force is 12.8 times larger than Senegal's in terms of total active aircraft (51 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Algeria or Senegal?
Algeria has 49 aircraft on order compared to Senegal's 3.