Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Sierra Leone
Burkina Faso's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 26:1 Sierra Leone's 1. The breakdown includes 19 vs 1 helicopters, 1 vs 0 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Sierra Leone). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sierra Leone. The Burkina Faso air force is officially the Burkina Faso Air Force, while Sierra Leone's is the Sierra Leone Defence Force 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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Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force 🇸🇱
| Official Name | Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force |
| Local Name | Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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 | |
Sierra Leonean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
1 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
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0 | |
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Other
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0 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sierra Leonean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 1, a difference of 25 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Sierra Leone's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone?
Burkina Faso has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Sierra Leone?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Sierra Leone's 0.