Air Forces comparison: Niger vs Uganda
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 2.0x Niger's 25. The breakdown includes 2 vs 6 combat aircraft, 12 vs 30 helicopters, 8 vs 2 transport aircraft, 2 vs 12 trainers (Niger vs Uganda). Niger has 2 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.
Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
2 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
12 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
30 | |
|
Training
|
12 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Niger or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Niger's 25, a difference of 26 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Niger or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Niger or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Niger's 12.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Niger or Uganda?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Niger and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Niger's air force is 4.0 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Niger or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Niger's 2.