Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Ethiopia

Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 9.0x Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 34 combat aircraft, 9 vs 31 helicopters, 1 vs 14 transport aircraft, 0 vs 20 trainers (Benin vs Ethiopia).

Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯

Official Name Beninese Air Force
Local Name Force Aérienne du Bénin
Active aircraft 11 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Benin air force

Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹

Official Name Ethiopian Air Force
Local Name የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl)
Active aircraft 99 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Ethiopia air force

Beninese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 9
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 1
Other Other 1

Ethiopian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 34
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 31
Training Training 20
Transport Transport 14
Other Other 0

Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 88 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Ethiopia air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 14.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 1).