Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Ghana
Overview
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 20 for Ghana.
The breakdown includes 3 vs 4 combat aircraft, 19 vs 11 helicopters, 1 vs 2 transport aircraft, 1 vs 3 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Ghana). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 15 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 | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 15 |
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Burkinabe aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
3 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
19 | |
Training
|
1 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Ghanaian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
4 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
11 | |
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Training
|
3 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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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 20, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Ghana has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 3.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Ghana's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Ghana has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Ghana air forces compare in size?
Ghana's air force is 2.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (2 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Ghana has 15 aircraft on order compared to Burkina Faso's 2.