Air Forces comparison: 
Gabon vs 
Seychelles
Gabon's air force fields 25 active aircraft — 6.2:1 Seychelles's 4.
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Gabon
Seychelles
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 | Seychelles | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gabonese Air Force | Seychelles People's Defence Force Air Wing | |
| Active aircraft | 25 | 4 | 🇬🇦 6.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇦 |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 3 | 🇬🇦 3.3× |
| Main supplier | France · 80 % | Germany · 50 % |
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| Helicopters | 16 | 0 | 🇬🇦 |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 4 | 🇸🇨 1.3× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Seychelles?
Gabon has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to Seychelles's 4, a difference of 21 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Seychelles?
Gabon has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Seychelles's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Seychelles?
Gabon operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Seychelles's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Seychelles?
Seychelles has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Gabon's 3.
How do the Gabon and Seychelles air forces compare in size?
Gabon's air force is 6.2 times larger than Seychelles's in terms of total active aircraft (25 vs 4).