Air Forces comparison: 
Madagascar vs 
Niger
Niger's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 6.2:1 Madagascar's 4.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
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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
| Madagascar | Niger | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Malagasy Air Force | Nigerien Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 4 | 25 | 🇳🇪 6.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 8.0 % | 🇳🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 2 | 10 | 🇳🇪 5.0× |
| Main supplier | France · 100 % | United States · 48 % |
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| Helicopters | 4 | 12 | 🇳🇪 3.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇳🇪 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇪 |
| Trainers | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇪 |
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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.