Air Forces comparison: Lesotho vs Chad

Chad's air force fields 40 active aircraft — 4.4x Lesotho's 9. The breakdown includes 0 vs 9 combat aircraft, 6 vs 16 helicopters, 3 vs 9 transport aircraft, 0 vs 6 trainers (Lesotho vs Chad). The Lesotho air force is officially the Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron.

Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron 🇱🇸

Official Name Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron
Local Name Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing
Active aircraft 9 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Lesotho air force

Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩

Official Name Chadian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya)
Active aircraft 40 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Chad air force

Lesotho aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 6
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Chadian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 9
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 16
Training Training 6
Transport Transport 9
Other Other 0

Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet

Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Lesotho or Chad?
Chad has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Lesotho's 9, a difference of 31 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lesotho or Chad?
Chad has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lesotho's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lesotho or Chad?
Chad operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Lesotho's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lesotho or Chad?
Chad has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Lesotho's 3.
How do the Lesotho and Chad air forces compare in size?
Chad's air force is 3.0 times larger than Lesotho's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 3).