Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs Burkina Faso
Belgium's air force fields 104 active aircraft — 4.0x Burkina Faso's 26. The breakdown includes 64 vs 0 combat aircraft, 14 vs 19 helicopters, 7 vs 1 transport aircraft, 19 vs 4 trainers (Belgium vs Burkina Faso). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 2 for Burkina Faso. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while Burkina Faso's is the Burkina Faso Air Force.
Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 104 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 37 |
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Burkina Faso Air Force 🇧🇫
| Official Name | Burkina Faso Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne de Burkina |
| Active aircraft | 26 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Burkinabe aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
19 | |
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Training
|
4 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or Burkina Faso?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 26, a difference of 78 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or Burkina Faso?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or Burkina Faso?
Belgium has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Belgium and Burkina Faso air forces compare in size?
Belgium's air force is 7.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or Burkina Faso?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to Burkina Faso's 2.