Air Forces comparison: Libya vs Tunisia

Libyan Air Force 🇱🇾

Official Name Libyan Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية الليبية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al Lībiyah)
Active aircraft 80 as of 2026
Aircraft on order16
Roundel

Roundel of Libya air force

Tunisian Air Force 🇹🇳

Official Name Tunisian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية التونسية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya at Tūnisiya)
Active aircraft 153 as of 2025
Aircraft on order9
Roundel

Roundel of Tunisia air force

Libyan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 20
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 17
Training Training 38
Transport Transport 5
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Tunisian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 13
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 101
Training Training 25
Transport Transport 14
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Evolution of Libyan Air Force fleet

Evolution of Tunisian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Libya or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more military aircraft with 153 active aircraft compared to Libya's 80, a difference of 73 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Libya or Tunisia?
Libya has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tunisia's 13.
Which country has more military helicopters, Libya or Tunisia?
Tunisia operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Libya's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Libya or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Libya's 5.
How do the Libya and Tunisia air forces compare in size?
Tunisia's air force is 2.8 times larger than Libya's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Libya or Tunisia?
Libya has 16 aircraft on order compared to Tunisia's 9.