Air Forces comparison: 
Benin vs 
Central African Republic
Benin operates 11 active military aircraft vs 8 for Central African Republic.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
BeninWorld #136
2.0
AIRS Index / 100
Benin leads on 3 of 4 categories
Central African RepublicWorld #157
0.8
Benin
Central African Republic
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Benin | Central African Republic | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Beninese Air Force | Central African Republic Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 11 | 8 | 🇧🇯 1.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 1 | 🇧🇯 5.0× |
| Main supplier | France · 45 % | Czechia · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
| Trainers | 0 | 8 | 🇨🇫 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Central African Republic?
Benin has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 8, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Central African Republic?
Benin operates more military helicopters with 9 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Central African Republic?
Benin has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Central African Republic's 0.