Air Forces comparison: Burundi vs France
France's air force fields 988 active aircraft — 76:1 Burundi's 13. The breakdown includes 0 vs 289 combat aircraft, 13 vs 454 helicopters, 0 vs 142 transport aircraft, 0 vs 44 trainers (Burundi vs France). Burundi has 0 aircraft on order vs 301 for France. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force.
Burundian Air Force 🇧🇮
| Official Name | Burundian Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Burundi |
| Active aircraft | 13 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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Burundian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
289 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
454 | |
|
Training
|
44 | |
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Transport
|
142 | |
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Other
|
59 | |
Evolution of Burundian Air Force fleet
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burundi or France?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Burundi's 13, a difference of 975 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burundi or France?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burundi or France?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Burundi's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burundi or France?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burundi or France?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Burundi's 0.