Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Botswana
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 45 for Botswana. The breakdown includes 0 vs 15 combat aircraft, 19 vs 16 helicopters, 1 vs 8 transport aircraft, 4 vs 5 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Botswana). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 1 for Botswana. The Burkina Faso air force is officially the Burkina Faso Air Force.
Burkina Faso Air Force 🇧🇫
| Official Name | Burkina Faso Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne de Burkina |
| Active aircraft | 26 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Botswanan Air Force 🇧🇼
| Official Name | Botswanan Air Force |
| Local Name | Air Arm of the Botswana Defence Force |
| Active aircraft | 45 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Burkinabe aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
19 | |
Training
|
4 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Botswanan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
15 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
16 | |
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Training
|
5 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Botswanan Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Botswana?
Botswana has more military aircraft with 45 active aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 26, a difference of 19 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Botswana?
Botswana has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Botswana?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Botswana's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Botswana?
Botswana has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Botswana air forces compare in size?
Botswana's air force is 8.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Botswana?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Botswana's 1.