Air Forces comparison: 
Congo Democratic Republic vs 
Uganda
Congo Democratic Republic operates 57 active military aircraft vs 51 for Uganda.
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Congo Democratic RepublicWorld #95
3.9
AIRS Index / 100
Uganda leads on 4 of 5 categories
UgandaWorld #92
4.0
Congo Democratic Republic
Uganda
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
| Congo Democratic Republic | Uganda | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 57 | 51 | 🇨🇩 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 2 | 🇺🇬 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 6 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.5 % | 11.8 % | 🇺🇬 1.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 9 | 🇨🇩 1.9× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 54 % | Ex-USSR · 51 % |
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| Helicopters | 38 | 30 | 🇨🇩 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 11 | 2 | 🇨🇩 5.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇺🇬 |
| Trainers | 2 | 12 | 🇺🇬 6.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or Uganda?
Congo Democratic Republic has more military aircraft with 57 active aircraft compared to Uganda's 51, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Congo Democratic Republic's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Congo Democratic Republic or Uganda?
Congo Democratic Republic operates more military helicopters with 38 compared to Uganda's 30.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or Uganda?
Congo Democratic Republic has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Congo Democratic Republic and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Congo Democratic Republic's air force is 5.5 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Congo Democratic Republic or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Congo Democratic Republic's 1.