Air Forces comparison: 
Gabon vs 
Senegal
Gabon operates 25 active military aircraft vs 40 for Senegal.
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Gabon
Senegal
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 | Senegal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gabonese Air Force | Senegalese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 25 | 40 | 🇸🇳 1.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 3 | 🇸🇳 |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇦 |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 12 | 🇸🇳 1.2× |
| Main supplier | France · 84 % | United States · 30 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 20 | 🇸🇳 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 4 | 🇸🇳 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 2 | 🇸🇳 |
| Trainers | 0 | 14 | 🇸🇳 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Senegal?
Senegal has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 15 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Senegal?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Senegal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Senegal?
Senegal operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Senegal?
Senegal has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Gabon's 3.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Gabon or Senegal?
Senegal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Gabon's 0.