Air Forces comparison: Cameroon vs Mauritania
Cameroon operates 35 active military aircraft vs 23 for Mauritania. The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 21 vs 4 helicopters, 8 vs 7 transport aircraft, 0 vs 10 trainers (Cameroon vs Mauritania). The Mauritania air force is officially the Mauritania Islamic Air Force.
Cameroonian Air Force 🇨🇲
| Official Name | Cameroonian Air Force |
| Local Name | Cameroon Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 35 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Cameroonian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Mauritanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
4 | |
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Training
|
10 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Cameroonian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mauritanian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cameroon or Mauritania?
Cameroon has more military aircraft with 35 active aircraft compared to Mauritania's 23, a difference of 12 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cameroon or Mauritania?
Cameroon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mauritania's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cameroon or Mauritania?
Cameroon operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Mauritania's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cameroon or Mauritania?
Cameroon has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Mauritania's 7.