Air Forces comparison: 
Chad vs 
Uganda
Chad operates 40 active military aircraft vs 51 for Uganda.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Chad | Uganda | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Chadian Air Force | Uganda Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 40 | 51 | 🇺🇬 1.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇺🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 9 | 6 | 🇹🇩 1.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 22.5 % | 11.8 % | 🇹🇩 1.9× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 9 | 🇹🇩 1.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 52 % | Ex-USSR · 51 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 30 | 🇺🇬 1.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 9 | 2 | 🇹🇩 4.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇺🇬 |
| Trainers | 6 | 12 | 🇺🇬 2.0× |
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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.