Air Forces comparison: Burundi vs South Africa
South Africa's air force fields 192 active aircraft — 15:1 Burundi's 13. The breakdown includes 0 vs 25 combat aircraft, 13 vs 84 helicopters, 0 vs 22 transport aircraft, 0 vs 57 trainers (Burundi vs South Africa).
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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South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 192 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Burundian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
84 | |
|
Training
|
57 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Burundian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burundi or South Africa?
South Africa has more military aircraft with 192 active aircraft compared to Burundi's 13, a difference of 179 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burundi or South Africa?
South Africa has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burundi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burundi or South Africa?
South Africa operates more military helicopters with 84 compared to Burundi's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burundi or South Africa?
South Africa has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Burundi's 0.