Air Forces comparison: France vs Madagascar
France's air force fields 988 active aircraft — 247:1 Madagascar's 4. The breakdown includes 289 vs 0 combat aircraft, 454 vs 4 helicopters, 142 vs 0 transport aircraft, 44 vs 0 trainers (France vs Madagascar). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 0 for Madagascar. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force.
French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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Malagasy Air Force 🇲🇬
| Official Name | Malagasy Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviation Militaire de Madagascar |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
Malagasy 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
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malagasy Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Madagascar?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 984 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Madagascar?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Madagascar?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Madagascar?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Madagascar?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Madagascar's 0.