Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Mali
Angola's air force fields 280 active aircraft — 6.5x Mali's 43. The breakdown includes 81 vs 9 combat aircraft, 115 vs 10 helicopters, 36 vs 8 transport aircraft, 48 vs 16 trainers (Angola vs Mali). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for Mali. The Angola air force is officially the National Air Force of Angola.
National Air Force of Angola 🇦🇴
| Official Name | National Air Force of Angola |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Nacional de Angola |
| Active aircraft | 280 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Malian Air Force 🇲🇱
| Official Name | Malian Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air du Mali |
| Active aircraft | 43 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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81 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Malian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
9 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
10 | |
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Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Mali?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to Mali's 43, a difference of 237 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Mali?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mali's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Mali?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Mali?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Mali's 8.
How do the Angola and Mali air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 4.5 times larger than Mali's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Mali?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.