Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Italy
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 68:1 Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 190 combat aircraft, 9 vs 387 helicopters, 1 vs 30 transport aircraft, 0 vs 131 trainers (Benin vs Italy). Benin has 0 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy.
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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Italian Air Force 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Air Force |
| Local Name | Aeronautica Militare |
| Active aircraft | 743 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 98 |
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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
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Transport
|
30 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 732 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Italy?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Italy air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 30.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.