Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Serbia
Nigeria operates 164 active military aircraft vs 132 for Serbia. The breakdown includes 24 vs 32 combat aircraft, 73 vs 61 helicopters, 20 vs 5 transport aircraft, 39 vs 34 trainers (Nigeria vs Serbia). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 19 for Serbia. The Serbia air force is officially the Serbian Air Force and Air Defence.
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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Serbian Air Force and Air Defence 🇷🇸
| Official Name | Serbian Air Force and Air Defence |
| Local Name | Ратно ваздухопловство и противваздухопловна одбрана (Ratno vazduhoplovstvo i protivvazduhoplovna odbrana) |
| Active aircraft | 132 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 19 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Serbian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
32 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
61 | |
|
Training
|
34 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Serbian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Serbia?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Serbia's 132, a difference of 32 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Serbia?
Serbia has more combat aircraft with 32 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Serbia?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Serbia's 61.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Serbia?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Serbia's 5.
How do the Nigeria and Serbia air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 4.0 times larger than Serbia's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Serbia?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Serbia's 19.