Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Zambia

Zambia's air force fields 80 active aircraft — 7.3x Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 15 combat aircraft, 9 vs 33 helicopters, 1 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 19 trainers (Benin vs Zambia).

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

Zambian Air Force 🇿🇲

Official Name Zambian Air Force
Local Name Zambian Air Force
Active aircraft 80 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Zambia 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

Zambian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 15
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 33
Training Training 19
Transport Transport 13
Other Other 0

Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Zambian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Zambia?
Zambia has more military aircraft with 80 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 69 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Zambia?
Zambia has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Zambia?
Zambia operates more military helicopters with 33 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Zambia?
Zambia has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Zambia air forces compare in size?
Zambia's air force is 13.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 1).