Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Sierra Leone
Bangladesh's air force fields 214 active aircraft — 214:1 Sierra Leone's 1. The breakdown includes 79 vs 0 combat aircraft, 75 vs 1 helicopters, 21 vs 0 transport aircraft, 39 vs 0 trainers (Bangladesh vs Sierra Leone). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sierra Leone. The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force, while Sierra Leone's is the Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force.
Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Local Name | বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini) |
| Active aircraft | 214 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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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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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Sierra Leonean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
1 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sierra Leonean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Sierra Leone?
Bangladesh has more military aircraft with 214 active aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 1, a difference of 213 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Sierra Leone?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 79 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Sierra Leone?
Bangladesh operates more military helicopters with 75 compared to Sierra Leone's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Sierra Leone?
Bangladesh has more transport aircraft with 21 compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Sierra Leone?
Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order compared to Sierra Leone's 0.