Air Forces comparison: 
Gabon vs 
Niger
Gabon operates 25 active military aircraft vs 37 for Niger.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Gabon | Niger | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gabonese Air Force | Nigerien Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 25 | 37 | 🇳🇪 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 2 | 🇬🇦 3.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.0 % | 5.4 % | 🇬🇦 4.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 12 | 🇳🇪 1.2× |
| Main supplier | France · 80 % | United States · 32 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 17 | 🇳🇪 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 8 | 🇳🇪 2.7× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇪 |
| Trainers | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇪 |
| UAVs | 0 | 7 | 🇳🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Niger?
Niger has more military aircraft with 37 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 12 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Niger?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Niger?
Niger operates more military helicopters with 17 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Niger?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Gabon's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Gabon or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Gabon's 0.