Air Forces comparison: Gabon vs Nigeria
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 6.6x Gabon's 25. The breakdown includes 6 vs 24 combat aircraft, 16 vs 73 helicopters, 3 vs 20 transport aircraft, 0 vs 39 trainers (Gabon vs Nigeria). Gabon has 0 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria.
Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦
| Official Name | Gabonese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air Gabonaise |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 75 |
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Gabonese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
16 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
73 | |
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Training
|
39 | |
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Transport
|
20 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 139 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gabon's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Gabon's 3.
How do the Gabon and Nigeria air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 6.7 times larger than Gabon's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Gabon or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Gabon's 0.