Air Forces comparison: 
Nigeria vs 
Cameroon
Aircraft by Type
🇳🇬 Nigeriaas of 2026
🇨🇲 Cameroonas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇨🇲 Cameroon
Overview
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 4.7x Cameroon's 35.
The breakdown includes 24 vs 6 combat aircraft, 73 vs 21 helicopters, 20 vs 8 transport aircraft, 39 vs 0 trainers (Nigeria vs Cameroon). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 0 for Cameroon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Cameroon?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Cameroon's 35, a difference of 129 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Cameroon?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cameroon's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Cameroon?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Cameroon's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Cameroon?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Cameroon's 8.
How do the Nigeria and Cameroon air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 2.5 times larger than Cameroon's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Cameroon?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Cameroon's 0.