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Air Forceยท ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฌ Togo

Togolese Air Force

The Togolese Air Force operates 19 military aircraft in 2026 โ€” 5 combat aircraft (fighter and attack jets), 10 helicopters, 1 transport aircraft, 2 trainers. It ranks #136 of 161 air forces worldwide.

Active aircraft
192026
Combat
5
Helicopters
10
AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength)
1.5/ 100
Global rank: #136 / 161
The score reflects a fleet of 5 combat aircraft, 10 helicopters and 1 transports out of 19 active airframes, weighted by combat effectiveness.
Combat quality 0.06 ยท enablers ร—1.00 ยท armament ร—1.00 ยท availability ร—1.00
How this score is calculated
Fleet Composition โ€” 2026
  • Helicopter 10
  • Combat 5
  • Training 2
  • Other 1
  • Transport 1
Fleet Evolution
2020 โ€” 15 15 2020 2021 โ€” 17 17 2021 2022 โ€” 17 17 2022 2023 โ€” 15 15 2023 2024 โ€” 13 13 2024 2025 โ€” 18 18 2025 2026 โ€” 19 19 2026
Origin of Aircraft
Most Used Aircraft
Alpha Jet profile drawing Alpha Jet Combat ยท 5 active Mi-8 Hip profile drawing Mi-8 Hip Helicopter ยท 4 active SA340 Gazelle profile drawing SA340 Gazelle Helicopter ยท 4 active Mi-24 Hind profile drawing Mi-24 Hind Helicopter ยท 2 active TB-30 Epsilon profile drawing TB-30 Epsilon Training ยท 2 active King Air 90 profile drawing King Air 90 Special ยท 1 active

Full inventory in 2026

7 aircraft types

Togolese Air Force

Aircraft Origin Model year Active ฮ” YoY Ordered
Combat
Alpha Jet ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 		1978 5 โ€” โ€”
Helicopter
Mi-8 ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Ex-USSR 1967 4 โ€” โ€”
SA342 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 1971 4 โ€” โ€”
Mi-35 ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Ex-USSR 1972 2 โ€” โ€”
Transport
ATR 72 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy 		1989 1 +1 โ€”
Training
TB30 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 1984 2 โ€” โ€”
Other
King Air 200 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 1964 1 โ€” โ€”
ActiveOn order

Overview

The Togo Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Togolese Armed Forces. Established in 1960 following the country's independence from France, the Togo Air Force operates under the authority of the President of Togo. It primarily focuses on defending Togo's airspace and supporting ground forces during military operations. The air force is equipped with a small fleet of aircraft, including Russian-made helicopters (Mi-24, Mi-8, and Mi-35) and small fixed-wing aircraft for transport and training purposes. Over the years, the Togo Air Force has participated in various regional peacekeeping missions and exercises, demonstrating its commitment to international security efforts. It has also benefited from training and support from international partners, aiding its development and capability-building. The Togo Air Force's primary mission is to safeguard the country's territorial integrity and support national defense objectives.

Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), official air force and government publications and dated press reports; the update journal below lists the sources of each pass. Last updated on 26 September 2026. Suggest a change

Frequently Asked Questions

How many aircraft does Togo have?
Togo Air Force operates 19 active military aircraft as of the current year. Additionally, 0 aircraft are currently on order.
How does Togo's air force rank globally?
Togo Air Force ranks #136 out of 161 air forces worldwide based on the AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength), which measures overall air power capability considering fleet size and combat effectiveness.
How many combat aircraft does Togo operate?
Togo operates 5 combat aircraft, including fighters, multirole jets, and attack aircraft. These form the core of its offensive and defensive air capabilities.
How many military helicopters does Togo have?
Togo Air Force operates 10 military helicopters, including attack, transport, and utility rotorcraft used for various combat and support missions.
What is the AIRS Index score of Togo?
Togo has an AIRS Index (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) score of 1.5 out of 100. This composite score weights every active airframe by category and by generation tier (strategic bombers highest, then combat aircraft, helicopters and transports), scales the combat fleet by its enablers โ€” tankers and airborne early warning โ€” and its stand-off armament, and applies a budget-based availability proxy to the whole force.
Where does Togo get its military aircraft from?
Togo sources its military aircraft primarily from France, Ex-USSR, and Germany. The fleet composition reflects both domestic production capabilities and international defense partnerships.
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Latest Data Updates
  1. SEP 262026 Updated Logged 1 fleet event from 2024: 1 loss
  2. SEP 232026 Updated ATR 72 transport aircraft added to the inventory; air force source reference corrected.
  3. MAR 142026 Updated 6 aircraft types added