Air Forces comparison: Bahrain vs Gabon

Bahrain's air force fields 136 active aircraft — 5.4x Gabon's 25. The breakdown includes 44 vs 6 combat aircraft, 80 vs 16 helicopters, 3 vs 3 transport aircraft, 9 vs 0 trainers (Bahrain vs Gabon). Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order vs 0 for Gabon. The Bahrain air force is officially the Royal Bahraini Air Force.

Royal Bahraini Air Force 🇧🇭

Official Name Royal Bahraini Air Force
Local Name سلاح الجو الملكي البحريني (Silah al Jaw al Malaki al Bahraini)
Active aircraft 136 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3
Roundel

Roundel of Bahrain air force

Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦

Official Name Gabonese Air Force
Local Name Armée de l'Air Gabonaise
Active aircraft 25 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Gabon air force

Bahraini aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 44
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 80
Training Training 9
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Gabonese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 6
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 16
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Evolution of Bahraini Air Force fleet

Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Gabon?
Bahrain has more military aircraft with 136 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 111 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Gabon?
Bahrain has more combat aircraft with 44 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gabon's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Gabon?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Gabon?
Gabon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Bahrain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahrain or Gabon?
Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order compared to Gabon's 0.