Air Forces comparison: Madagascar vs Nigeria
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 41:1 Madagascar's 4. The breakdown includes 0 vs 24 combat aircraft, 4 vs 73 helicopters, 0 vs 20 transport aircraft, 0 vs 39 trainers (Madagascar vs Nigeria). Madagascar has 0 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria.
Malagasy Air Force 🇲🇬
| Official Name | Malagasy Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviation Militaire de Madagascar |
| Active aircraft | 4 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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Malagasy aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
4 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 Malagasy Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Madagascar or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 160 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Madagascar or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Madagascar or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Madagascar or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Madagascar or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Madagascar's 0.