Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Uganda
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 4.6x Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 6 combat aircraft, 9 vs 30 helicopters, 1 vs 2 transport aircraft, 0 vs 12 trainers (Benin vs Uganda). Benin has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.
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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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
30 | |
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Training
|
12 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 40 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Uganda?
Uganda has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Uganda's air force is 2.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (2 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.