Air Forces comparison: 
Rwanda vs 
Uganda
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 2.4:1 Rwanda's 21.
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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
| Rwanda | Uganda | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Rwandan Air Force | Uganda Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 21 | 51 | 🇺🇬 2.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇺🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 6 | 🇺🇬 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 11.8 % | 🇺🇬 |
| Aircraft types in service | 4 | 9 | 🇺🇬 2.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 81 % | Ex-USSR · 51 % |
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| Helicopters | 17 | 30 | 🇺🇬 1.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 2 | — |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇺🇬 |
| Trainers | 2 | 12 | 🇺🇬 6.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Rwanda or Uganda?
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, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Rwanda's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Rwanda's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Rwanda's 2.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Rwanda or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Rwanda's 0.