Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Yemen
Nigeria operates 164 active military aircraft vs 156 for Yemen. The breakdown includes 24 vs 75 combat aircraft, 73 vs 40 helicopters, 20 vs 13 transport aircraft, 39 vs 28 trainers (Nigeria vs Yemen). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 0 for Yemen.
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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Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Yemen?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Yemen's 156, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Yemen?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Yemen?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Yemen's 13.
How do the Nigeria and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 1.5 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Yemen?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Yemen's 0.