Air Forces comparison: 
Kenya vs 
Nigeria
Kenya operates 120 active military aircraft vs 164 for Nigeria.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · 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 | 120 | 164 | 🇳🇬 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 75 | 🇳🇬 38× |
| Combat aircraft | 23 | 24 | 🇳🇬 ≈ |
| Combat share of fleet | 19.2 % | 14.6 % | 🇰🇪 1.3× |
| Aircraft types in service | 19 | 26 | 🇳🇬 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 41 % | Italy · 24 % |
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| Helicopters | 45 | 73 | 🇳🇬 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 24 | 20 | 🇰🇪 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇳🇬 |
| Trainers | 28 | 39 | 🇳🇬 1.4× |
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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.