Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Niger
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 25 for Niger. The breakdown includes 0 vs 2 combat aircraft, 19 vs 12 helicopters, 1 vs 8 transport aircraft, 4 vs 2 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Niger). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 2 for Niger. 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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Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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 | |
Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
2 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
12 | |
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Training
|
2 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Niger's 25, a difference of 1 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Niger has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Niger's 12.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Niger air forces compare in size?
Niger's air force is 8.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Burkina Faso's 2.