Air Forces comparison: 
Nigeria vs 
Benin
Aircraft by Type
🇳🇬 Nigeriaas of 2026
🇧🇯 Beninas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇧🇯 Benin
Overview
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 15:1 Benin's 11.
The breakdown includes 24 vs 0 combat aircraft, 73 vs 9 helicopters, 20 vs 1 transport aircraft, 39 vs 0 trainers (Nigeria vs Benin). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 0 for Benin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 153 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Nigeria and Benin air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 20.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Benin?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.