Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Ghana
Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 167 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 94 |
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Ghanaian Air Force 🇬ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Ghanaian Air Force |
| Local Name | Ghana Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 19 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 13 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
26 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
65 | |
Training
|
41 | |
Transport
|
27 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Ghanaian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
10 | |
|
Training
|
3 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ghanaian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Ghana?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 167 active aircraft compared to Ghana's 19, a difference of 148 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Ghana?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ghana's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Ghana?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 65 compared to Ghana's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Ghana?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Ghana's 2.
How do the Nigeria and Ghana air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 13.5 times larger than Ghana's in terms of total active aircraft (27 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Ghana?
Nigeria has 94 aircraft on order compared to Ghana's 13.