Air Forces comparison: Ivory Coast vs Mauritania
Ivory Coast operates 17 active military aircraft vs 23 for Mauritania. The breakdown includes 10 vs 4 helicopters, 4 vs 7 transport aircraft, 0 vs 10 trainers (Ivory Coast vs Mauritania). Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order vs 0 for Mauritania. The Mauritania air force is officially the Mauritania Islamic Air Force.
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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Mauritania Islamic Air Force 🇲🇷
| Official Name | Mauritania Islamic Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الموريتانية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Mūrītānīya) |
| Active aircraft | 23 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
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Mauritanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
4 | |
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Training
|
10 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mauritanian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ivory Coast or Mauritania?
Mauritania has more military aircraft with 23 active aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 17, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ivory Coast or Mauritania?
Ivory Coast operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Mauritania's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ivory Coast or Mauritania?
Mauritania has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Ivory Coast's 4.
How do the Ivory Coast and Mauritania air forces compare in size?
Mauritania's air force is 1.8 times larger than Ivory Coast's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ivory Coast or Mauritania?
Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order compared to Mauritania's 0.