Air Forces comparison: 
Burkina Faso vs 
Niger
Burkina Faso operates 32 active military aircraft vs 38 for Niger.
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Burkina Faso
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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 | Niger | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Burkina Faso Air Force | Nigerien Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 32 | 38 | 🇳🇪 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 2 | — |
| Combat aircraft | 3 | 2 | 🇧🇫 1.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 9.4 % | 5.3 % | 🇧🇫 1.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 14 | 🇳🇪 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 28 % | United States · 32 % |
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| Helicopters | 18 | 16 | 🇧🇫 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 9 | 🇳🇪 9.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 1 | 🇧🇫 2.0× |
| Trainers | 1 | 3 | 🇳🇪 3.0× |
| UAVs | 7 | 7 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Niger has more military aircraft with 38 active aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 32, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Burkina Faso has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 18 compared to Niger's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Niger?
Burkina Faso and Niger both have 2 aircraft on order.