Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs Suriname
Burkina Faso's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 8.7x Suriname's 3. The breakdown includes 19 vs 3 helicopters, 1 vs 0 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Burkina Faso vs Suriname). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Suriname. 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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Surinamese Air Force 🇸🇷
| Official Name | Surinamese Air Force |
| Local Name | Surinaamse Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 3 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 | |
Surinamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
3 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
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0 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Suriname?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 23 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Suriname?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Suriname?
Burkina Faso has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Suriname's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Suriname?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Suriname's 0.