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