Air Forces comparison: 
Benin vs 
Uganda
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 4.6:1 Benin's 11.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Benin | Uganda | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Beninese Air Force | Uganda Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 11 | 51 | 🇺🇬 4.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇺🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 6 | 🇺🇬 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 11.8 % | 🇺🇬 |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 9 | 🇺🇬 1.8× |
| Main supplier | France · 45 % | Ex-USSR · 51 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 30 | 🇺🇬 3.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 2 | 🇺🇬 2.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 1 | — |
| Trainers | 0 | 12 | 🇺🇬 |
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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.