Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Ivory Coast
Benin operates 11 active military aircraft vs 17 for Ivory Coast. The breakdown includes 9 vs 10 helicopters, 1 vs 4 transport aircraft (Benin vs Ivory Coast). Benin has 0 aircraft on order vs 1 for Ivory Coast.
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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Ivorian Air Force 🇨🇮
| Official Name | Ivorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Forces aériennes de Côte d'Ivoire |
| Active aircraft | 17 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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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 | |
Ivorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
10 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has more military aircraft with 17 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Ivory Coast air forces compare in size?
Ivory Coast's air force is 4.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.