Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast

Burkina Faso Air Force 🇧🇫

Official Name Burkina Faso Air Force
Local Name Force Aérienne de Burkina
Active aircraft25 as of 2026
Aircraft on order2
Roundel

Roundel of Burkina Faso air force

Ivorian Air Force 🇨🇮

Official Name Ivorian Air Force
Local Name Forces aériennes de Côte d'Ivoire
Active aircraft19 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Ivory Coast air force

Burkinabe aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 18
Training Training 4
Transport Transport 1
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 2

Ivorian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 2
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 10
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 4
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 3

Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet

Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 19, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 18 compared to Ivory Coast's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast air forces compare in size?
Ivory Coast's air force is 4.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ivory Coast's 0.