Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Nigeria
Overview
Ethiopia operates 99 active military aircraft vs 164 for Nigeria.
The breakdown includes 34 vs 24 combat aircraft, 31 vs 73 helicopters, 14 vs 20 transport aircraft, 20 vs 39 trainers (Ethiopia vs Nigeria). Ethiopia has 0 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria.
Ethiopian Air Force đŞđš
| Official Name | Ethiopian Air Force |
| Local Name | á¨á˘áľáŽáľáŤ á á¨á ááá (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerian Air Force đłđŹ
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 75 |
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Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
34 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
31 | |
Training
|
20 | |
Transport
|
14 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
|
Transport
|
20 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 99, a difference of 65 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Ethiopia's 31.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Ethiopia's 14.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ethiopia or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Ethiopia's 0.