Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Ghana
Overview
Benin operates 11 active military aircraft vs 20 for Ghana.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 4 combat aircraft, 9 vs 11 helicopters, 1 vs 2 transport aircraft, 0 vs 3 trainers (Benin vs Ghana). Benin has 0 aircraft on order vs 15 for Ghana.
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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Ghanaian Air Force 🇬🇭
| Official Name | Ghanaian Air Force |
| Local Name | Ghana Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 15 |
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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Ghanaian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
11 | |
|
Training
|
3 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ghanaian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Ghana?
Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Ghana?
Ghana operates more military helicopters with 11 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Ghana?
Ghana has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Ghana air forces compare in size?
Ghana's air force is 2.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (2 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Ghana?
Ghana has 15 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.