Air Forces comparison: 
Gabon vs 
Gambia
Gabon's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 25:1 Gambia's 1.
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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
| Gabon | Gambia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gabonese Air Force | Gambian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 25 | 1 | 🇬🇦 25× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 1 | 🇬🇦 6.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.0 % | 100.0 % | 🇬🇲 4.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 1 | 🇬🇦 10× |
| Main supplier | France · 84 % | Ex-USSR · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇬🇲 GambiaSu-25 Frogfoot ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Gambia?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 24 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Gambia?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gambia's 1.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Gambia?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Gambia?
Gabon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Gambia's 0.