Air Forces comparison: 
Nigeria vs 
Chad
Nigeria's air force fields 181 active aircraft — 3.9:1 Chad's 47.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Nigeria | Chad | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Nigerian Air Force | Chadian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 181 | 47 | 🇳🇬 3.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 111 | 0 | 🇳🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 36 | 9 | 🇳🇬 4.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 19.9 % | 19.1 % | 🇳🇬 ≈ |
| Aircraft types in service | 30 | 15 | 🇳🇬 2.0× |
| Main supplier | Italy · 24 % | Ex-USSR · 45 % |
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| Helicopters | 76 | 16 | 🇳🇬 4.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 17 | 9 | 🇳🇬 1.9× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇳🇬 |
| Trainers | 26 | 6 | 🇳🇬 4.3× |
| UAVs | 18 | 7 | 🇳🇬 2.6× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 181 active aircraft compared to Chad's 47, a difference of 134 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 36 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 76 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the Nigeria and Chad air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 1.9 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Chad?
Nigeria has 111 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.