Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Ghana
Burkina Faso's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 26:1 Ghana's 1. The breakdown includes 19 vs 1 helicopters, 1 vs 0 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Ghana). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ghana. 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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Ghanaian Air Force 🇬🇭
| Official Name | Ghanaian Air Force |
| Local Name | Ghana Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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 | |
Ghanaian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
1 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ghanaian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Ghana's 1, a difference of 25 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Ghana's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Burkina Faso has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Ghana's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Ghana has 2 aircraft on order compared to Burkina Faso's 2.