Air Forces comparison: Gabon vs Zambia

Zambia's air force fields 80 active aircraft — 3.2x Gabon's 25. The breakdown includes 6 vs 15 combat aircraft, 16 vs 33 helicopters, 3 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 19 trainers (Gabon vs Zambia).

Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦

Official Name Gabonese Air Force
Local Name Armée de l'Air Gabonaise
Active aircraft 25 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Gabon air force

Zambian Air Force 🇿🇲

Official Name Zambian Air Force
Local Name Zambian Air Force
Active aircraft 80 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Zambia air force

Gabonese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 6
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 16
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Zambian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 15
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 33
Training Training 19
Transport Transport 13
Other Other 0

Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Zambian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Zambia?
Zambia has more military aircraft with 80 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 55 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Zambia?
Zambia has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gabon's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Zambia?
Zambia operates more military helicopters with 33 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Zambia?
Zambia has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Gabon's 3.
How do the Gabon and Zambia air forces compare in size?
Zambia's air force is 4.3 times larger than Gabon's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 3).