Air Forces comparison: Indonesia vs Nigeria
Indonesia's air force fields 467 active aircraft — 2.8x Nigeria's 164. The breakdown includes 52 vs 24 combat aircraft, 220 vs 73 helicopters, 90 vs 20 transport aircraft, 104 vs 39 trainers (Indonesia vs Nigeria). Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria.
Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara |
| Active aircraft | 467 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 147 |
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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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Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
52 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
220 | |
Training
|
104 | |
Transport
|
90 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
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Transport
|
20 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Nigeria?
Indonesia has more military aircraft with 467 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 303 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Nigeria?
Indonesia has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Nigeria?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Nigeria's 73.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Nigeria?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Nigeria's 20.
How do the Indonesia and Nigeria air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 4.5 times larger than Nigeria's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Nigeria?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Nigeria's 75.