Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Suriname
Benin's air force fields 11 active aircraft — 3.7x Suriname's 3. The breakdown includes 9 vs 3 helicopters, 1 vs 0 transport aircraft (Benin vs Suriname).
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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Surinamese Air Force 🇸🇷
| Official Name | Surinamese Air Force |
| Local Name | Surinaamse Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 3 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Surinamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
3 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Suriname?
Benin has more military aircraft with 11 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Suriname?
Benin operates more military helicopters with 9 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Suriname?
Benin has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Suriname's 0.