Air Forces comparison: 
Niger vs 
Uganda
Niger operates 38 active military aircraft vs 51 for Uganda.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Niger | Uganda | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Nigerien Air Force | Uganda Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 38 | 51 | 🇺🇬 1.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 2 | — |
| Combat aircraft | 2 | 6 | 🇺🇬 3.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 5.3 % | 11.8 % | 🇺🇬 2.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 14 | 10 | 🇳🇪 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 32 % | Ex-USSR · 49 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 29 | 🇺🇬 1.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 9 | 3 | 🇳🇪 3.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 1 | — |
| Trainers | 3 | 12 | 🇺🇬 4.0× |
| UAVs | 7 | 0 | 🇳🇪 |
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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 38, a difference of 13 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 29 compared to Niger's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Niger or Uganda?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Uganda's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Niger or Uganda?
Niger and Uganda both have 2 aircraft on order.