Air Forces comparison: Botswana vs Ivory Coast
Overview
Botswana's air force fields 45 active aircraft — 2.6x Ivory Coast's 17.
The breakdown includes 15 vs 0 combat aircraft, 16 vs 10 helicopters, 8 vs 4 transport aircraft, 5 vs 0 trainers (Botswana vs Ivory Coast). Botswana has 1 aircraft on order vs 1 for Ivory Coast.
Botswanan Air Force 🇧🇼
| Official Name | Botswanan Air Force |
| Local Name | Air Arm of the Botswana Defence Force |
| Active aircraft | 45 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Ivorian Air Force 🇨🇮
| Official Name | Ivorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Forces aériennes de Côte d'Ivoire |
| Active aircraft | 17 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Botswanan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
15 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
16 | |
Training
|
5 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Ivorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
10 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Botswanan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Botswana or Ivory Coast?
Botswana has more military aircraft with 45 active aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 17, a difference of 28 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Botswana or Ivory Coast?
Botswana has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Botswana or Ivory Coast?
Botswana operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Ivory Coast's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Botswana or Ivory Coast?
Botswana has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Ivory Coast's 4.
How do the Botswana and Ivory Coast air forces compare in size?
Botswana's air force is 2.0 times larger than Ivory Coast's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Botswana or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order compared to Botswana's 1.