Air Forces comparison: Central African Republic vs Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast's air force fields 17 active aircraft — 2.1x Central African Republic's 8. The breakdown includes 0 vs 10 helicopters, 0 vs 4 transport aircraft, 8 vs 0 trainers (Central African Republic vs Ivory Coast). Central African Republic has 0 aircraft on order vs 1 for Ivory Coast. The Central African Republic air force is officially the Central African Republic Air Force.

Central African Republic Air Force 🇨🇫

Official Name Central African Republic Air Force
Local Name Force Aérienne Centrafricaine
Active aircraft 8 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Central African Republic air force

Ivorian Air Force 🇨🇮

Official Name Ivorian Air Force
Local Name Forces aériennes de Côte d'Ivoire
Active aircraft 17 as of 2026
Aircraft on order1
Roundel

Roundel of Ivory Coast air force

Central African aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 0
Training Training 8
Transport Transport 0
Other Other 0

Ivorian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 10
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 3

Evolution of Central African Air Force fleet

Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has more military aircraft with 17 active aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 8, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Central African Republic or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Central African Republic or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Central African Republic or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order compared to Central African Republic's 0.