Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Niger
Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 4.0x Niger's 25. The breakdown includes 34 vs 2 combat aircraft, 31 vs 12 helicopters, 14 vs 8 transport aircraft, 20 vs 2 trainers (Ethiopia vs Niger). Ethiopia has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Niger.
Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹
| Official Name | Ethiopian Air Force |
| Local Name | የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
34 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
31 | |
Training
|
20 | |
Transport
|
14 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
2 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
12 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Niger?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Niger's 25, a difference of 74 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Niger?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Niger?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Niger's 12.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Niger?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Niger's 8.
How do the Ethiopia and Niger air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 1.8 times larger than Niger's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ethiopia or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ethiopia's 0.