Air Forces comparison: Ivory Coast vs Maldives
Ivory Coast's air force fields 17 active aircraft — 4.2x Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 10 vs 2 helicopters, 4 vs 2 transport aircraft (Ivory Coast vs Maldives). Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order vs 0 for Maldives. The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation 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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Coast Guard Aviation Squadron 🇲🇻
| Official Name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron |
| Local Name | Maldives National Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Ivorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
2 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ivory Coast or Maldives?
Ivory Coast has more military aircraft with 17 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 13 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ivory Coast or Maldives?
Ivory Coast operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ivory Coast or Maldives?
Ivory Coast has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Ivory Coast and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Ivory Coast's air force is 2.0 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ivory Coast or Maldives?
Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order compared to Maldives's 0.