Air Forces comparison: Gambia vs Uganda
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 51:1 Gambia's 1. The breakdown includes 1 vs 6 combat aircraft, 0 vs 30 helicopters, 0 vs 2 transport aircraft, 0 vs 12 trainers (Gambia vs Uganda). Gambia has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.
Gambian Air Force 🇬🇲
| Official Name | Gambian Air Force |
| Local Name | Military Air Assets |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Gambian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
30 | |
|
Training
|
12 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Gambian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gambia or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 50 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gambia or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gambia's 1.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gambia or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gambia or Uganda?
Uganda has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Gambia or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Gambia's 0.