Air Forces comparison: 
Botswana vs 
Madagascar
Botswana's air force fields 45 active aircraft — 11:1 Madagascar's 4.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Botswana | Madagascar | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Botswanan Air Force | Malagasy Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 45 | 4 | 🇧🇼 11× |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇼 |
| Combat aircraft | 15 | 0 | 🇧🇼 |
| Combat share of fleet | 33.3 % | 0.0 % | 🇧🇼 |
| Aircraft types in service | 9 | 2 | 🇧🇼 4.5× |
| Main supplier | United States · 51 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 4 | 🇧🇼 4.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇧🇼 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇼 |
| Trainers | 5 | 0 | 🇧🇼 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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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.