Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Uzbekistan
Nigeria operates 164 active military aircraft vs 196 for Uzbekistan. The breakdown includes 24 vs 76 combat aircraft, 73 vs 101 helicopters, 20 vs 13 transport aircraft, 39 vs 6 trainers (Nigeria vs Uzbekistan). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 6 for Uzbekistan. The Uzbekistan air force is officially the Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces.
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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Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces 🇺🇿
| Official Name | Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces |
| Local Name | Ўзбекистон Республикаси Қуруқлик қўшинлари ҳаво кучлари (Oʻzbekiston Respublikasi Quruqlik qoʻshinlari havokuchlari) |
| Active aircraft | 196 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Uzbek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
76 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
101 | |
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Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Uzbek Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more military aircraft with 196 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 32 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more combat aircraft with 76 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Nigeria's 73.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Uzbekistan?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Uzbekistan's 13.
How do the Nigeria and Uzbekistan air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 1.5 times larger than Uzbekistan's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Uzbekistan?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Uzbekistan's 6.