Air Forces comparison: 
Cameroon vs 
Gabon
Cameroon operates 35 active military aircraft vs 25 for Gabon.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
CameroonWorld #103
3.7
AIRS Index / 100
Cameroon leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories
GabonWorld #115
3.1
Cameroon
Gabon
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · 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 | 35 | 25 | 🇨🇲 1.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 6 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 17.1 % | 24.0 % | 🇬🇦 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 11 | 10 | 🇨🇲 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 37 % | France · 84 % |
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| Helicopters | 21 | 16 | 🇨🇲 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 3 | 🇨🇲 2.7× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cameroon or Gabon?
Cameroon has more military aircraft with 35 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cameroon or Gabon?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cameroon's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cameroon or Gabon?
Cameroon operates more military helicopters with 21 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 3.
How do the Cameroon and Gabon air forces compare in size?
Cameroon's air force is 2.7 times larger than Gabon's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 3).