Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Tunisia
Nigeria operates 164 active military aircraft vs 169 for Tunisia. The breakdown includes 24 vs 13 combat aircraft, 73 vs 116 helicopters, 20 vs 15 transport aircraft, 39 vs 25 trainers (Nigeria vs Tunisia). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 8 for Tunisia.
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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Tunisian Air Force 🇹🇳
| Official Name | Tunisian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التونسية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya at Tūnisiya) |
| Active aircraft | 169 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Tunisian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
13 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
116 | |
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Training
|
25 | |
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Transport
|
15 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Tunisian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more military aircraft with 169 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 5 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Tunisia?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tunisia's 13.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Tunisia?
Tunisia operates more military helicopters with 116 compared to Nigeria's 73.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Tunisia?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Tunisia's 15.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Tunisia?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Tunisia's 8.