Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Gabon
Gabon's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 2.3x Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 6 combat aircraft, 9 vs 16 helicopters, 1 vs 3 transport aircraft (Benin vs Gabon).
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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Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦
| Official Name | Gabonese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air Gabonaise |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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 | |
Gabonese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
16 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Gabon?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Gabon?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Gabon?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Gabon?
Gabon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Gabon air forces compare in size?
Gabon's air force is 3.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 1).