Air Forces comparison: Uganda vs Zambia
Uganda operates 51 active military aircraft vs 80 for Zambia. The breakdown includes 6 vs 15 combat aircraft, 30 vs 33 helicopters, 2 vs 13 transport aircraft, 12 vs 19 trainers (Uganda vs Zambia). Uganda has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Zambia. 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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Zambian Air Force 🇿🇲
| Official Name | Zambian Air Force |
| Local Name | Zambian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 80 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 | |
Zambian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
15 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
33 | |
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Training
|
19 | |
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Transport
|
13 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Zambian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Uganda or Zambia?
Zambia has more military aircraft with 80 active aircraft compared to Uganda's 51, a difference of 29 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Uganda or Zambia?
Zambia has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Uganda or Zambia?
Zambia operates more military helicopters with 33 compared to Uganda's 30.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Uganda or Zambia?
Zambia has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Uganda and Zambia air forces compare in size?
Zambia's air force is 6.5 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Uganda or Zambia?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Zambia's 0.