Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Senegal

Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 40 for Senegal. The breakdown includes 19 vs 20 helicopters, 1 vs 4 transport aircraft, 4 vs 14 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Senegal). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 3 for Senegal. 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 order2
Roundel

Roundel of Burkina Faso air force

Senegalese Air Force 🇸🇳

Official Name Senegalese Air Force
Local Name Armée de l'Air du Sénégal
Active aircraft 40 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Senegal air force

Burkinabe aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 19
Training Training 4
Transport Transport 1
Other Other 2

Senegalese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 20
Training Training 14
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 2

Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet

Evolution of Senegalese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Senegal?
Senegal has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 26, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Senegal?
Senegal operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Burkina Faso's 19.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Senegal?
Senegal has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Senegal air forces compare in size?
Senegal's air force is 4.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Senegal?
Senegal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Burkina Faso's 2.