Air Forces comparison: 
Burundi vs 
Kenya
Kenya's air force fields 159 active aircraft — 11:1 Burundi's 14.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Burundi | Kenya | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Burundian Air Force | Kenya Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 14 | 159 | 🇰🇪 11× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇰🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 23 | 🇰🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 14.5 % | 🇰🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 17 | 🇰🇪 3.4× |
| Main supplier | France · 64 % | United States · 50 % |
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| Helicopters | 14 | 84 | 🇰🇪 6.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 18 | 🇰🇪 |
| Trainers | 0 | 27 | 🇰🇪 |
| UAVs | 0 | 6 | 🇰🇪 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burundi or Kenya?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 159 active aircraft compared to Burundi's 14, a difference of 145 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burundi or Kenya?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burundi or Kenya?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 84 compared to Burundi's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burundi or Kenya?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Burundi's 0.
How do the Burundi and Kenya air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 11.4 times larger than Burundi's in terms of total active aircraft (159 vs 14).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burundi or Kenya?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Burundi's 0.