Air Forces comparison: Greece vs Nigeria
Greece's air force fields 626 active aircraft — 3.8x Nigeria's 164. The breakdown includes 217 vs 24 combat aircraft, 300 vs 73 helicopters, 48 vs 20 transport aircraft, 55 vs 39 trainers (Greece vs Nigeria). Greece has 55 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria. The Greece air force is officially the Hellenic Air Force.
Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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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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Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
217 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
300 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
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Transport
|
20 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Greece or Nigeria?
Greece has more military aircraft with 626 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 462 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Greece or Nigeria?
Greece has more combat aircraft with 217 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Greece or Nigeria?
Greece operates more military helicopters with 300 compared to Nigeria's 73.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Greece or Nigeria?
Greece has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Nigeria's 20.
How do the Greece and Nigeria air forces compare in size?
Greece's air force is 2.4 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Greece or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Greece's 55.