Air Forces comparison: 
Burkina Faso vs 
Ivory Coast
Force Profile
| Burkina Faso | Ivory Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Burkina Faso Air Force | Ivorian Air Force |
| Local name | Force Aérienne de Burkina | Forces aériennes de Côte d'Ivoire |
| Active aircraft | 26 (2026) | 17 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +2 | +1 |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇧🇫 Burkina Fasoas of 2026
🇨🇮 Ivory Coastas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
Overview
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 17 for Ivory Coast.
The breakdown includes 3 vs 0 combat aircraft, 19 vs 10 helicopters, 1 vs 4 transport aircraft, 1 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.
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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 air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast?
Burkina Faso has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 0.
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.