Air Forces comparison: 
Gabon vs 
Madagascar
Gabon's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 6.2:1 Madagascar's 4.
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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
| Gabon | Madagascar | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gabonese Air Force | Malagasy Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 25 | 4 | 🇬🇦 6.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇦 |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 2 | 🇬🇦 5.0× |
| Main supplier | France · 84 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 4 | 🇬🇦 4.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Gabon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Madagascar?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 21 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Madagascar?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Madagascar's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Madagascar?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Madagascar?
Gabon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Madagascar's 0.