Air Forces comparison: Chad vs Tunisia

Overview

Tunisia's air force fields 169 active aircraft — 4.2x Chad's 40.

The breakdown includes 9 vs 13 combat aircraft, 16 vs 116 helicopters, 9 vs 15 transport aircraft, 6 vs 25 trainers (Chad vs Tunisia). Chad has 0 aircraft on order vs 8 for Tunisia.

Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩

Official Name Chadian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya)
Active aircraft 40 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Chad air force

Tunisian Air Force 🇹🇳

Official Name Tunisian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية التونسية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya at Tūnisiya)
Active aircraft 169 as of 2026
Aircraft on order8
Roundel

Roundel of Tunisia air force

Chadian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 9
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 16
Training Training 6
Transport Transport 9
Other Other 0

Tunisian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 13
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 116
Training Training 25
Transport Transport 15
Other Other 0

Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Tunisian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Chad or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more military aircraft with 169 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 129 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chad or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more combat aircraft with 13 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chad or Tunisia?
Tunisia operates more military helicopters with 116 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chad or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more transport aircraft with 15 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the Chad and Tunisia air forces compare in size?
Tunisia's air force is 1.7 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (15 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chad or Tunisia?
Tunisia has 8 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.