Air Forces comparison: 
Ivory Coast vs 
Burkina Faso
Force Profile
| Ivory Coast | Burkina Faso | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ivorian Air Force | Burkina Faso Air Force |
| Local name | Forces aériennes de Côte d'Ivoire | Force Aérienne de Burkina |
| Active aircraft | 17 (2026) | 26 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +1 | +2 |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇨🇮 Ivory Coastas of 2026
🇧🇫 Burkina Fasoas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Overview
Ivory Coast operates 17 active military aircraft vs 26 for Burkina Faso.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 3 combat aircraft, 10 vs 19 helicopters, 4 vs 1 transport aircraft, 0 vs 1 trainers (Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso). Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order vs 2 for Burkina Faso.
The Burkina Faso air force is officially the Burkina Faso Air Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 17, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Ivory Coast's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso?
Ivory Coast has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso air forces compare in size?
Ivory Coast's air force is 4.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ivory Coast's 1.