Air Forces comparison: Madagascar vs Niger
Niger's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 6.2x Madagascar's 4. The breakdown includes 0 vs 2 combat aircraft, 4 vs 12 helicopters, 0 vs 8 transport aircraft, 0 vs 2 trainers (Madagascar vs Niger). Madagascar has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Niger.
Malagasy Air Force 🇲🇬
| Official Name | Malagasy Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviation Militaire de Madagascar |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
|
Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
| Roundel |
|
Malagasy aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
4 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
2 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
12 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
8 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Malagasy Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Madagascar or Niger?
Niger has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 21 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Madagascar or Niger?
Niger has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Madagascar or Niger?
Niger operates more military helicopters with 12 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Madagascar or Niger?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Madagascar or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Madagascar's 0.