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 order | 1 |
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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 order | 0 |
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Ivorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Lesotho aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
6 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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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.