Air Forces comparison: Egypt vs Chad

Egypt's air force fields 1,101 active aircraft — 28:1 Chad's 40. The breakdown includes 557 vs 9 combat aircraft, 348 vs 16 helicopters, 61 vs 9 transport aircraft, 128 vs 6 trainers (Egypt vs Chad). Egypt has 33 aircraft on order vs 0 for Chad.

Egyptian Air Force 🇪🇬

Official Name Egyptian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية المصرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Miṣrīyah)
Active aircraft 1101 as of 2026
Aircraft on order33
Roundel

Roundel of Egypt air force

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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Chad air force

Egyptian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 557
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 348
Training Training 128
Transport Transport 61
Other Other 7

Chadian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 9
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 16
Training Training 6
Transport Transport 9
Other Other 0

Evolution of Egyptian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Egypt or Chad?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,101 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 1,061 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Egypt or Chad?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Egypt or Chad?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Egypt or Chad?
Egypt has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the Egypt and Chad air forces compare in size?
Egypt's air force is 6.8 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Egypt or Chad?
Egypt has 33 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.