Air Forces comparison: 
Kenya vs 
Nigeria
Kenya operates 158 active military aircraft vs 180 for Nigeria.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Kenya | Nigeria | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Kenya Air Force | Nigerian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 158 | 180 | 🇳🇬 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 111 | 🇳🇬 56× |
| Combat aircraft | 23 | 36 | 🇳🇬 1.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 14.6 % | 20.0 % | 🇳🇬 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 30 | 🇳🇬 1.8× |
| Main supplier | United States · 50 % | Italy · 24 % |
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| Helicopters | 83 | 76 | 🇰🇪 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 18 | 17 | 🇰🇪 1.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇳🇬 |
| Trainers | 27 | 26 | 🇰🇪 ≈ |
| UAVs | 6 | 17 | 🇳🇬 2.8× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 180 active aircraft compared to Kenya's 158, a difference of 22 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 36 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kenya's 23.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Nigeria?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 83 compared to Nigeria's 76.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Nigeria?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Nigeria's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 111 aircraft on order compared to Kenya's 2.