Air Forces comparison: Kenya vs Nigeria
Overview
Kenya operates 120 active military aircraft vs 164 for Nigeria.
The breakdown includes 23 vs 24 combat aircraft, 45 vs 73 helicopters, 24 vs 20 transport aircraft, 28 vs 39 trainers (Kenya vs Nigeria). Kenya has 2 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria.
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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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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Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
23 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
45 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
|
Transport
|
20 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Kenya's 120, a difference of 44 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kenya's 23.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Kenya's 45.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Nigeria?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Nigeria's 20.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Kenya's 2.