Air Forces comparison:
Burkina Faso vs
Namibia
Burkina Faso operates 32 active military aircraft vs 35 for Namibia.
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Burkina Faso leads on 4 of 6 categories
Burkina Faso
Namibia
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Burkina Faso | Namibia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Burkina Faso Air Force | Namibian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 32 | 35 | 🇳🇦 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 0 | 🇧🇫 |
| Combat aircraft | 3 | 22 | 🇳🇦 7.3× |
| Combat share of fleet | 9.4 % | 62.9 % | 🇳🇦 6.7× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 10 | 🇧🇫 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 28 % | China · 77 % |
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| Helicopters | 18 | 8 | 🇧🇫 2.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 5 | 🇳🇦 5.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇧🇫 |
| Trainers | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇫 |
| UAVs | 7 | 0 | 🇧🇫 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Burkina Faso
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Namibia?
Namibia has more military aircraft with 35 active aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 32, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Namibia?
Namibia has more combat aircraft with 22 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 3.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Namibia?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 18 compared to Namibia's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Namibia?
Namibia has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Namibia?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Namibia's 0.