Air Forces comparison: 
Benin vs 
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 2.4:1 Benin's 11.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
BeninWorld #138
1.4
AIRS Index / 100
Burkina Faso leads on 4 of 5 categories
Burkina FasoWorld #108
2.5
Benin
Burkina Faso
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
| Benin | Burkina Faso | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Beninese Air Force | Burkina Faso Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 11 | 26 | 🇧🇫 2.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇧🇫 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇧🇫 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 11.5 % | 🇧🇫 |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 10 | 🇧🇫 2.0× |
| Main supplier | France · 45 % | France · 35 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 19 | 🇧🇫 2.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 1 | — |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 2 | 🇧🇫 2.0× |
| Trainers | 0 | 1 | 🇧🇫 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Benin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 15 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Benin's 1.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.