Air Forces comparison: 
Gabon vs 
Sierra Leone
Gabon's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 25:1 Sierra Leone's 1.
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Gabon
Sierra Leone
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 | Sierra Leone | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gabonese Air Force | Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 25 | 1 | 🇬🇦 25× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇦 |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 1 | 🇬🇦 10× |
| Main supplier | France · 84 % | Ex-USSR · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 1 | 🇬🇦 16× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇸🇱 Sierra LeoneMi-17 Hip-H ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Sierra Leone?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 1, a difference of 24 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Sierra Leone?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Sierra Leone?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Sierra Leone's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Sierra Leone?
Gabon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Sierra Leone's 0.