Air Forces comparison: 
Central African Republic vs 
Madagascar
Central African Republic's air force fields 8 active aircraft — 2.0:1 Madagascar's 4.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Central African RepublicWorld #157
0.8
AIRS Index / 100
Madagascar leads on 1 of 2 categories
MadagascarWorld #154
1.2
Central African Republic
Madagascar
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Central African Republic | Madagascar | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Central African Republic Air Force | Malagasy Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 8 | 4 | 🇨🇫 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 2 | 🇲🇬 2.0× |
| Main supplier | Czechia · 100 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 4 | 🇲🇬 |
| Trainers | 8 | 0 | 🇨🇫 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Central African Republic
Fleet evolution · Madagascar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or Madagascar?
Central African Republic has more military aircraft with 8 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 4 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Central African Republic or Madagascar?
Madagascar operates more military helicopters with 4 compared to Central African Republic's 0.