Air Forces comparison:
Cameroon vs
Gabon
Cameroon operates 34 active military aircraft vs 26 for Gabon.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
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Cameroon leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories
Cameroon
Gabon
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Cameroon | Gabon | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Cameroonian Air Force | Gabonese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 34 | 26 | 🇨🇲 1.3× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 6 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 17.6 % | 23.1 % | 🇬🇦 1.3× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 12 | — |
| Main supplier | United States · 32 % | France · 81 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 16 | 🇨🇲 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 4 | 🇨🇲 2.0× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Cameroon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cameroon or Gabon?
Cameroon has more military aircraft with 34 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 26, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cameroon or Gabon?
Cameroon and Gabon both have 6 fighters and attack aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cameroon or Gabon?
Cameroon operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cameroon or Gabon?
Cameroon has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Gabon's 4.