Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Maldives
Burkina Faso's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 6.5x Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 19 vs 2 helicopters, 1 vs 2 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Maldives). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Maldives. The Burkina Faso air force is officially the Burkina Faso Air Force, while Maldives's is the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
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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Coast Guard Aviation Squadron 🇲🇻
| Official Name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron |
| Local Name | Maldives National Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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 | |
Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
2 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Maldives?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 22 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Maldives?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Maldives?
Maldives has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Maldives'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 Maldives?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Maldives's 0.