Air Forces comparison: 
Gabon vs 
Malawi
Gabon's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Malawi's 12.
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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 | Malawi | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gabonese Air Force | Malawian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 26 | 12 | 🇬🇦 2.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Combat share of fleet | 23.1 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇦 |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 6 | 🇬🇦 2.0× |
| Main supplier | France · 81 % | France · 67 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 8 | 🇬🇦 2.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 4 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Malawi?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Malawi's 12, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Malawi?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malawi's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Malawi?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Malawi's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Malawi?
Gabon and Malawi both have 4 transport aircraft.
How do the Gabon and Malawi air forces compare in size?
Gabon's air force is 2.2 times larger than Malawi's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 12).