Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Uganda
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 3.2x Uganda's 51. The breakdown includes 24 vs 6 combat aircraft, 73 vs 30 helicopters, 20 vs 2 transport aircraft, 39 vs 12 trainers (Nigeria vs Uganda). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.
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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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
30 | |
|
Training
|
12 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Uganda?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Uganda's 51, a difference of 113 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Uganda?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Uganda?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Uganda's 30.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Uganda?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Nigeria and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 10.0 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Uganda?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Uganda's 2.