Air Forces comparison: 
Nigeria vs 
Tunisia
Nigeria operates 164 active military aircraft vs 169 for Tunisia.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Nigeria | Tunisia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Nigerian Air Force | Tunisian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 164 | 169 | 🇹🇳 ≈ |
| Aircraft on order | 75 | 8 | 🇳🇬 9.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 24 | 13 | 🇳🇬 1.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 14.6 % | 7.7 % | 🇳🇬 1.9× |
| Aircraft types in service | 26 | 15 | 🇳🇬 1.7× |
| Main supplier | Italy · 24 % | United States · 66 % |
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| Helicopters | 73 | 116 | 🇹🇳 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 20 | 15 | 🇳🇬 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇳🇬 |
| Trainers | 39 | 25 | 🇳🇬 1.6× |
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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.