Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Chad

Chad's air force fields 40 active aircraft — 3.6x Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 9 combat aircraft, 9 vs 16 helicopters, 1 vs 9 transport aircraft, 0 vs 6 trainers (Benin vs Chad).

Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯

Official Name Beninese Air Force
Local Name Force Aérienne du Bénin
Active aircraft 11 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Benin air force

Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩

Official Name Chadian Air Force
Local Name القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya)
Active aircraft 40 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Chad air force

Beninese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 9
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 1
Other Other 1

Chadian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 9
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 16
Training Training 6
Transport Transport 9
Other Other 0

Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Chad?
Chad has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 29 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Chad?
Chad has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Chad?
Chad operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Chad?
Chad has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Chad air forces compare in size?
Chad's air force is 9.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 1).