Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Latvia

Burkina Faso's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 3.7x Latvia's 7. The breakdown includes 19 vs 3 helicopters, 1 vs 4 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Latvia). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 1 for Latvia. 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 order2
Roundel

Roundel of Burkina Faso air force

Latvian Air Force 🇱🇻

Official Name Latvian Air Force
Local Name Latvijas gaisa spēki
Active aircraft 7 as of 2026
Aircraft on order1
Roundel

Roundel of Latvia air force

Burkinabe aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 19
Training Training 4
Transport Transport 1
Other Other 2

Latvian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 3
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 0

Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet

Evolution of Latvian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Latvia?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 19 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Latvia?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Latvia?
Latvia has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Latvia air forces compare in size?
Latvia'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 Latvia?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.