Air Forces comparison: 
Benin vs 
Ghana
Benin operates 14 active military aircraft vs 19 for Ghana.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Benin | Ghana | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Beninese Air Force | Ghanaian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 14 | 19 | 🇬🇭 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 3 | 🇬🇭 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 4 | 🇬🇭 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 21.1 % | 🇬🇭 |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 7 | 🇬🇭 1.2× |
| Main supplier | France · 50 % | China · 37 % |
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| Helicopters | 11 | 10 | 🇧🇯 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 2 | — |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
| Trainers | 0 | 3 | 🇬🇭 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Ghana?
Ghana has more military aircraft with 19 active aircraft compared to Benin's 14, a difference of 5 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?
Benin operates more military helicopters with 11 compared to Ghana's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Ghana?
Benin and Ghana both have 2 transport aircraft.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Ghana?
Ghana has 3 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.