Air Forces comparison: Chad vs Uganda

Overview

Chad operates 40 active military aircraft vs 51 for Uganda.

The breakdown includes 9 vs 6 combat aircraft, 16 vs 30 helicopters, 9 vs 2 transport aircraft, 6 vs 12 trainers (Chad vs Uganda). Chad has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda.

The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.

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

Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬

Official Name Uganda Air Force
Local Name Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force
Active aircraft 51 as of 2026
Aircraft on order2
Roundel

Roundel of Uganda 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

Ugandan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 6
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 30
Training Training 12
Transport Transport 2
Other Other 1

Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Chad or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 11 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chad or Uganda?
Chad has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chad or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chad or Uganda?
Chad has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Chad and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Chad's air force is 4.5 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chad or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.