Air Forces comparison: Gabon vs Lesotho
Gabon's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 2.8x Lesotho's 9. The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 16 vs 6 helicopters, 3 vs 3 transport aircraft (Gabon vs Lesotho). The Lesotho air force is officially the Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron.
Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦
| Official Name | Gabonese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air Gabonaise |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron 🇱🇸
| Official Name | Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron |
| Local Name | Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 9 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Gabonese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
16 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Lesotho aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
6 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Lesotho?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Lesotho's 9, a difference of 16 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Lesotho?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lesotho's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Lesotho?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Lesotho's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Lesotho?
Lesotho has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Gabon's 3.