Air Forces comparison: Tunisia vs Libya
Tunisia's air force fields 169 active aircraft — 2.1x Libya's 80. The breakdown includes 13 vs 20 combat aircraft, 116 vs 17 helicopters, 15 vs 5 transport aircraft, 25 vs 38 trainers (Tunisia vs Libya). Tunisia has 8 aircraft on order vs 16 for Libya.
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 order | 8 |
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Libyan Air Force 🇱🇾
| Official Name | Libyan Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الليبية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al Lībiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 80 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Tunisian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
13 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
116 | |
Training
|
25 | |
Transport
|
15 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Libyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
20 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
17 | |
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Training
|
38 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Tunisian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Libyan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Tunisia or Libya?
Tunisia has more military aircraft with 169 active aircraft compared to Libya's 80, a difference of 89 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Tunisia or Libya?
Libya has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tunisia's 13.
Which country has more military helicopters, Tunisia or Libya?
Tunisia operates more military helicopters with 116 compared to Libya's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Tunisia or Libya?
Tunisia has more transport aircraft with 15 compared to Libya's 5.
How do the Tunisia and Libya air forces compare in size?
Tunisia's air force is 3.0 times larger than Libya's in terms of total active aircraft (15 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Tunisia or Libya?
Libya has 16 aircraft on order compared to Tunisia's 8.