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 order37
Roundel

Roundel of Belgium air force

Burkina Faso Air Force 🇧🇫

Official Name Burkina Faso Air Force
Local Name Force Aérienne de Burkina
Active aircraft 26 as of 2026
Aircraft on order2
Roundel

Roundel of Burkina Faso air force

Belgian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 64
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 14
Training Training 19
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 0

Burkinabe aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 19
Training Training 4
Transport Transport 1
Other Other 2

Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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.