Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Portugal
Portugal's air force fields 86 active aircraft — 3.3x Burkina Faso's 26. The breakdown includes 0 vs 25 combat aircraft, 19 vs 22 helicopters, 1 vs 23 transport aircraft, 4 vs 11 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Portugal). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal. 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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Burkinabe aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
19 | |
Training
|
4 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
22 | |
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Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
23 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Portugal?
Portugal has more military aircraft with 86 active aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 26, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Portugal?
Portugal has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Portugal?
Portugal operates more military helicopters with 22 compared to Burkina Faso's 19.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Portugal?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Portugal's air force is 23.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (23 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Portugal?
Portugal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Burkina Faso's 2.