Air Forces comparison: 
Central African Republic vs 
Cameroon
Cameroon's air force fields 34 active aircraft — 4.2:1 Central African Republic's 8.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Central African RepublicWorld #157
0.6
AIRS Index / 100
Cameroon leads on 3 of 4 categories
CameroonWorld #103
2.6
Central African Republic
Cameroon
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
| Central African Republic | Cameroon | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Central African Republic Air Force | Cameroonian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 8 | 34 | 🇨🇲 4.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 6 | 🇨🇲 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 17.6 % | 🇨🇲 |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 12 | 🇨🇲 12× |
| Main supplier | Czechia · 100 % | United States · 32 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 20 | 🇨🇲 |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇨🇲 |
| Trainers | 8 | 0 | 🇨🇫 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or Cameroon?
Cameroon has more military aircraft with 34 active aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 8, a difference of 26 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Central African Republic or Cameroon?
Cameroon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Central African Republic or Cameroon?
Cameroon operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Central African Republic or Cameroon?
Cameroon has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
How do the Central African Republic and Cameroon air forces compare in size?
Cameroon's air force is 4.2 times larger than Central African Republic's in terms of total active aircraft (34 vs 8).