Air Forces comparison: 
Burundi vs 
Madagascar
Burundi's air force fields 13 active aircraft — 2.6:1 Madagascar's 5.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
BurundiWorld #147
1.0
AIRS Index / 100
Madagascar leads on 1 of 2 categories
MadagascarWorld #143
1.1
Burundi
Madagascar
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 | Madagascar | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Burundian Air Force | Malagasy Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 13 | 5 | 🇧🇮 2.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇲🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 4 | 3 | 🇧🇮 1.3× |
| Main supplier | France · 69 % | France · 80 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 4 | 🇧🇮 3.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇲🇬 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Burundi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burundi or Madagascar?
Burundi has more military aircraft with 13 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 5, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burundi or Madagascar?
Burundi operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burundi or Madagascar?
Madagascar has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burundi or Madagascar?
Madagascar has 2 aircraft on order compared to Burundi's 0.