Air Forces comparison: Burundi vs Japan
Japan's air force fields 1,397 active aircraft — 107:1 Burundi's 13. The breakdown includes 0 vs 331 combat aircraft, 13 vs 533 helicopters, 0 vs 112 transport aircraft, 0 vs 296 trainers (Burundi vs Japan). Burundi has 0 aircraft on order vs 310 for Japan. The Japan air force is officially the Japan Air Self-Defense 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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Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Local Name | 空自 (Kūji) |
| Active aircraft | 1397 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 310 |
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Burundian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Japanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
331 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
533 | |
|
Training
|
296 | |
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Transport
|
112 | |
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Other
|
125 | |
Evolution of Burundian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burundi or Japan?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,397 active aircraft compared to Burundi's 13, a difference of 1,384 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burundi or Japan?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burundi or Japan?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to Burundi's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burundi or Japan?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 112 compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burundi or Japan?
Japan has 310 aircraft on order compared to Burundi's 0.