Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Eritrea
Benin operates 11 active military aircraft vs 20 for Eritrea. The breakdown includes 0 vs 2 combat aircraft, 9 vs 13 helicopters, 1 vs 4 transport aircraft (Benin vs Eritrea).
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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Eritrean Air Force 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Air Force |
| Local Name | Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Eritrean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
2 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
13 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Eritrean Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Eritrea?
Eritrea has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Eritrea?
Eritrea has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Eritrea?
Eritrea operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Eritrea?
Eritrea has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Eritrea's air force is 4.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 1).