Air Forces comparison: 
Benin vs 
Madagascar
Benin's air force fields 11 active aircraft — 2.8:1 Madagascar's 4.
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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 | Madagascar | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Beninese Air Force | Malagasy Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 11 | 4 | 🇧🇯 2.8× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 2 | 🇧🇯 2.5× |
| Main supplier | France · 45 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 4 | 🇧🇯 2.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇯 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Madagascar?
Benin has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 7 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Madagascar?
Benin operates more military helicopters with 9 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Madagascar?
Benin has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Madagascar's 0.