Air Forces comparison: Senegal vs Nigeria
Overview
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 4.1x Senegal's 40.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 24 combat aircraft, 20 vs 73 helicopters, 4 vs 20 transport aircraft, 14 vs 39 trainers (Senegal vs Nigeria). Senegal has 3 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria.
Senegalese Air Force 🇸🇳
| Official Name | Senegalese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air du Sénégal |
| Active aircraft | 40 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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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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Senegalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
20 | |
Training
|
14 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
|
Transport
|
20 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Senegalese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Senegal or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Senegal's 40, a difference of 124 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Senegal or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Senegal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Senegal or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Senegal's 20.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Senegal or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Senegal's 4.
How do the Senegal and Nigeria air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 5.0 times larger than Senegal's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Senegal or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Senegal's 3.