Air Forces comparison: Burundi vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 49:1 Burundi's 13. The breakdown includes 0 vs 151 combat aircraft, 13 vs 259 helicopters, 0 vs 59 transport aircraft, 0 vs 156 trainers (Burundi vs United Kingdom). Burundi has 0 aircraft on order vs 41 for United Kingdom. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air 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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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Burundian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
151 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
259 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
59 | |
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Other
|
15 | |
Evolution of Burundian Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burundi or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Burundi's 13, a difference of 627 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burundi or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burundi or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Burundi's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burundi or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burundi or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Burundi's 0.