Air Forces comparison: 
Congo vs 
Gabon
Congo operates 14 active military aircraft vs 25 for Gabon.
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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
| Congo | Gabon | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force of the Republic of Congo | Gabonese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 14 | 25 | 🇬🇦 1.8× |
| Combat aircraft | 2 | 6 | 🇬🇦 3.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 14.3 % | 24.0 % | 🇬🇦 1.7× |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 10 | 🇬🇦 1.4× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 64 % | France · 84 % |
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| Helicopters | 8 | 16 | 🇬🇦 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 3 | 🇨🇬 1.3× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Congo or Gabon?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Congo's 14, a difference of 11 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Congo or Gabon?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Congo's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Congo or Gabon?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Congo's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Congo or Gabon?
Congo has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Gabon's 3.