Air Forces comparison: Sri Lanka vs Nigeria
Sri Lanka operates 99 active military aircraft vs 164 for Nigeria. The breakdown includes 17 vs 24 combat aircraft, 62 vs 73 helicopters, 17 vs 20 transport aircraft, 0 vs 39 trainers (Sri Lanka vs Nigeria). Sri Lanka has 0 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria. The Sri Lanka air force is officially the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Sri Lanka Air Force 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Local Name | ශ්රී ලංකා ගුවන් හමුදාව (Sri Lanka Guwan Hamudawa) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Sri Lankan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
17 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
62 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
|
Transport
|
20 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Sri Lankan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sri Lanka or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 99, a difference of 65 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sri Lanka or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Sri Lanka's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sri Lanka or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Sri Lanka or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Sri Lanka's 0.