Air Forces comparison: Sierra Leone vs Nigeria
Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force 🇸🇱
| Official Name | Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force |
| Local Name | Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 167 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 94 |
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Sierra Leonean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
26 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
65 | |
|
Training
|
41 | |
|
Transport
|
27 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Sierra Leonean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sierra Leone or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 167 active aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 1, a difference of 166 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sierra Leone or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sierra Leone or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 65 compared to Sierra Leone's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sierra Leone or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Sierra Leone or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 94 aircraft on order compared to Sierra Leone's 0.