Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Gabon
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 25 for Gabon. The breakdown includes 0 vs 6 combat aircraft, 19 vs 16 helicopters, 1 vs 3 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Gabon). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Gabon. 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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Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦
| Official Name | Gabonese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air Gabonaise |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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 | |
Gabonese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
16 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
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3 | |
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Other
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0 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Gabon?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 1 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Gabon?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Gabon?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Gabon?
Gabon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Gabon air forces compare in size?
Gabon's air force is 3.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Gabon?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Gabon's 0.