Air Forces comparison: Central African Republic vs United Kingdom

United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 80:1 Central African Republic's 8. The breakdown includes 0 vs 151 combat aircraft, 0 vs 259 helicopters, 0 vs 59 transport aircraft, 8 vs 156 trainers (Central African Republic vs United Kingdom). Central African Republic has 0 aircraft on order vs 41 for United Kingdom. The Central African Republic air force is officially the Central African Republic Air Force, while United Kingdom's is the Royal 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

Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft 640 as of 2026
Aircraft on order41
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom 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

British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 151
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 259
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 59
Other Other 15

Evolution of Central African Air Force fleet

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 8, a difference of 632 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Central African Republic or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Central African Republic or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Central African Republic or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Central African Republic or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Central African Republic's 0.