Air Forces comparison: Rwanda vs Uganda
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 2.4x Rwanda's 21. The breakdown includes 0 vs 6 combat aircraft, 17 vs 30 helicopters, 2 vs 2 transport aircraft, 2 vs 12 trainers (Rwanda vs Uganda). Rwanda has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.
Rwandan Air Force 🇷🇼
| Official Name | Rwandan Air Force |
| Local Name | Rwanda Defence Force Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 21 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Rwandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
17 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
30 | |
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Training
|
12 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Rwandan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Rwanda's 21, a difference of 30 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Rwanda's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Rwanda's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Rwanda's 2.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Rwanda's 0.