Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 17 for Ivory Coast. The breakdown includes 19 vs 10 helicopters, 1 vs 4 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Ivory Coast). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 1 for Ivory Coast. 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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Ivorian Air Force 🇨🇮
| Official Name | Ivorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Forces aériennes de Côte d'Ivoire |
| Active aircraft | 17 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 | |
Ivorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
10 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
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4 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 17, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 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 1.