Air Forces comparison: Gabon vs Nicaragua

Gabon operates 25 active military aircraft vs 17 for Nicaragua. The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 16 vs 11 helicopters, 3 vs 4 transport aircraft, 0 vs 1 trainers (Gabon vs Nicaragua). The Nicaragua air force is officially the Nicaraguan Army Air Force.

Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦

Official Name Gabonese Air Force
Local Name Armée de l'Air Gabonaise
Active aircraft 25 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Gabon air force

Nicaraguan Army Air Force 🇳🇮

Official Name Nicaraguan Army Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea de Nicaragua
Active aircraft 17 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Nicaragua air force

Gabonese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 6
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 16
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Nicaraguan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 11
Training Training 1
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 1

Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Nicaraguan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Nicaragua?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 17, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Nicaragua?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Nicaragua?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Nicaragua's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Gabon's 3.