Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 2.4x Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 9 vs 19 helicopters, 1 vs 1 transport aircraft, 0 vs 4 trainers (Benin vs Burkina Faso). Benin has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Burkina Faso. The Burkina Faso air force is officially the Burkina Faso Air Force.
Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯
| Official Name | Beninese Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Bénin |
| Active aircraft | 11 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
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 Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
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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 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.