Air Forces comparison: Nicaragua vs Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan's air force fields 92 active aircraft — 5.4x Nicaragua's 17. The breakdown includes 0 vs 49 combat aircraft, 11 vs 26 helicopters, 4 vs 6 transport aircraft, 1 vs 11 trainers (Nicaragua vs Turkmenistan). Nicaragua has 0 aircraft on order vs 8 for Turkmenistan. The Nicaragua air force is officially the Nicaraguan Army Air Force.

Nicaraguan Army Air Force 🇳🇮

Official Name Nicaraguan Army Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea de Nicaragua
Active aircraft 17 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Nicaragua air force

Turkmen Air Force 🇹🇲

Official Name Turkmen Air Force
Local Name Türkmenistanyň Harby howa güýçleri
Active aircraft 92 as of 2026
Aircraft on order8
Roundel

Roundel of Turkmenistan air force

Nicaraguan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 11
Training Training 1
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 1

Turkmen aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 49
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 26
Training Training 11
Transport Transport 6
Other Other 0

Evolution of Nicaraguan Air Force fleet

Evolution of Turkmen Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Nicaragua or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has more military aircraft with 92 active aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 17, a difference of 75 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nicaragua or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has more combat aircraft with 49 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nicaragua or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan operates more military helicopters with 26 compared to Nicaragua's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nicaragua or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has more transport aircraft with 6 compared to Nicaragua's 4.
How do the Nicaragua and Turkmenistan air forces compare in size?
Turkmenistan's air force is 1.5 times larger than Nicaragua's in terms of total active aircraft (6 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nicaragua or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has 8 aircraft on order compared to Nicaragua's 0.