Air Forces comparison: 
Botswana vs 
Uganda
Botswana operates 46 active military aircraft vs 51 for Uganda.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
BotswanaWorld #87
3.3
AIRS Index / 100
Uganda leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories
UgandaWorld #83
3.5
Botswana
Uganda
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 | Uganda | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Botswanan Air Force | Uganda Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 46 | 51 | 🇺🇬 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 2 | — |
| Combat aircraft | 15 | 6 | 🇧🇼 2.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 32.6 % | 11.8 % | 🇧🇼 2.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 10 | — |
| Main supplier | United States · 50 % | Ex-USSR · 49 % |
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| Helicopters | 17 | 29 | 🇺🇬 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 3 | 🇧🇼 2.7× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 1 | — |
| Trainers | 5 | 12 | 🇺🇬 2.4× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Botswana or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Botswana's 46, a difference of 5 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Botswana or Uganda?
Botswana has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Botswana or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 29 compared to Botswana's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Botswana or Uganda?
Botswana has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Uganda's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Botswana or Uganda?
Botswana and Uganda both have 2 aircraft on order.