Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Sudan
Nigeria operates 164 active military aircraft vs 184 for Sudan. The breakdown includes 24 vs 91 combat aircraft, 73 vs 70 helicopters, 20 vs 17 transport aircraft, 39 vs 6 trainers (Nigeria vs Sudan). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sudan.
Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 75 |
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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Sudan?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Sudan?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Sudan's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Sudan?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.