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 | |
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0 | |
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0 | |
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9 | |
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0 | |
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1 | |
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1 | |
Surinamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
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0 | |
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0 | |
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3 | |
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0 | |
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0 | |
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0 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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.

