Air Forces comparison: 
Benin vs 
Kenya
Kenya's air force fields 120 active aircraft — 11:1 Benin's 11.
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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 | Kenya | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Beninese Air Force | Kenya Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 11 | 120 | 🇰🇪 11× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇰🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 23 | 🇰🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 19.2 % | 🇰🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 19 | 🇰🇪 3.8× |
| Main supplier | France · 45 % | United States · 41 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 45 | 🇰🇪 5.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 24 | 🇰🇪 24× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
| Trainers | 0 | 28 | 🇰🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Kenya?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 109 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Kenya?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Kenya?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Kenya?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Kenya air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 24.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Kenya?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.