Air Forces comparison: Ivory Coast vs Lesotho

Ivory Coast operates 17 active military aircraft vs 9 for Lesotho. The breakdown includes 10 vs 6 helicopters, 4 vs 3 transport aircraft (Ivory Coast vs Lesotho). Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order vs 0 for Lesotho. The Lesotho air force is officially the Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron.

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

Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron 🇱🇸

Official Name Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron
Local Name Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing
Active aircraft 9 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Lesotho air force

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

Lesotho aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 6
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Ivory Coast or Lesotho?
Ivory Coast has more military aircraft with 17 active aircraft compared to Lesotho's 9, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ivory Coast or Lesotho?
Ivory Coast operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Lesotho's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ivory Coast or Lesotho?
Ivory Coast has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Lesotho's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ivory Coast or Lesotho?
Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order compared to Lesotho's 0.