Air Forces comparison: 
Benin vs 
Gambia
Benin's air force fields 11 active aircraft — 11:1 Gambia's 1.
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Benin
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Benin | Gambia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Beninese Air Force | Gambian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 11 | 1 | 🇧🇯 11× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇬🇲 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 100.0 % | 🇬🇲 |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 1 | 🇧🇯 5.0× |
| Main supplier | France · 45 % | Ex-USSR · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇬🇲 GambiaSu-25 Frogfoot ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Gambia?
Benin has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Gambia?
Gambia has more combat aircraft with 1 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Gambia?
Benin operates more military helicopters with 9 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Gambia?
Benin has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Gambia's 0.