Air Forces comparison: Kenya vs Niger
Kenya's air force fields 120 active aircraft — 4.8x Niger's 25. The breakdown includes 23 vs 2 combat aircraft, 45 vs 12 helicopters, 24 vs 8 transport aircraft, 28 vs 2 trainers (Kenya vs Niger). Kenya has 2 aircraft on order vs 2 for Niger. The Kenya air force is officially the Kenya Air Force.
Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪
| Official Name | Kenya Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
23 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
45 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
2 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
12 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Niger?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to Niger's 25, a difference of 95 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Niger?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Niger?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Niger's 12.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Niger?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Niger's 8.
How do the Kenya and Niger air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 3.0 times larger than Niger's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Kenya's 2.