Air Forces comparison: Uganda vs Rwanda
Overview
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 2.4x Rwanda's 21.
The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 30 vs 17 helicopters, 2 vs 2 transport aircraft, 12 vs 2 trainers (Uganda vs Rwanda). Uganda has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Rwanda.
The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda 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 order | 2 |
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Rwandan Air Force 🇷🇼
| Official Name | Rwandan Air Force |
| Local Name | Rwanda Defence Force Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 21 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
30 | |
Training
|
12 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Rwandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
17 | |
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Training
|
2 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Rwandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Uganda or Rwanda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Rwanda's 21, a difference of 30 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Uganda or Rwanda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Rwanda's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Uganda or Rwanda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Rwanda's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Uganda or Rwanda?
Rwanda has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Uganda's 2.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Uganda or Rwanda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Rwanda's 0.