Air Forces comparison: Botswana vs Madagascar
Botswana's air force fields 45 active aircraft — 11:1 Madagascar's 4. The breakdown includes 15 vs 0 combat aircraft, 16 vs 4 helicopters, 8 vs 0 transport aircraft, 5 vs 0 trainers (Botswana vs Madagascar). Botswana has 1 aircraft on order vs 0 for Madagascar.
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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Malagasy Air Force 🇲🇬
| Official Name | Malagasy Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviation Militaire de Madagascar |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Botswanan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
15 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
16 | |
Training
|
5 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Malagasy aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
4 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Botswanan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malagasy Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Botswana or Madagascar?
Botswana has more military aircraft with 45 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 41 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Botswana or Madagascar?
Botswana has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Botswana or Madagascar?
Botswana operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Botswana or Madagascar?
Botswana has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Botswana or Madagascar?
Botswana has 1 aircraft on order compared to Madagascar's 0.