Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Bahrain
Bahrain's air force fields 136 active aircraft — 12:1 Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 44 combat aircraft, 9 vs 80 helicopters, 1 vs 3 transport aircraft, 0 vs 9 trainers (Benin vs Bahrain). Benin has 0 aircraft on order vs 3 for Bahrain. The Bahrain air force is officially the Royal Bahraini 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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Royal Bahraini Air Force 🇧🇭
| Official Name | Royal Bahraini Air Force |
| Local Name | سلاح الجو الملكي البحريني (Silah al Jaw al Malaki al Bahraini) |
| Active aircraft | 136 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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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 | |
Bahraini aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
44 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
80 | |
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Training
|
9 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Bahraini Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Bahrain?
Bahrain has more military aircraft with 136 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 125 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Bahrain?
Bahrain has more combat aircraft with 44 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Bahrain?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Bahrain?
Bahrain has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Bahrain air forces compare in size?
Bahrain's air force is 3.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Bahrain?
Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.