Air Forces comparison: 
Burkina Faso vs 
Senegal
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 40 for Senegal.
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Burkina Faso
Senegal
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 | Senegal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Burkina Faso Air Force | Senegalese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 26 | 40 | 🇸🇳 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 3 | 🇸🇳 1.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇧🇫 |
| Combat share of fleet | 11.5 % | 0.0 % | 🇧🇫 |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 12 | 🇸🇳 1.2× |
| Main supplier | France · 35 % | United States · 30 % |
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| Helicopters | 19 | 20 | 🇸🇳 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 4 | 🇸🇳 4.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 2 | — |
| Trainers | 1 | 14 | 🇸🇳 14× |
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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 air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Senegal?
Burkina Faso has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Senegal's 0.
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.