Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Sierra Leone
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 640:1 Sierra Leone's 1. The breakdown includes 151 vs 0 combat aircraft, 259 vs 1 helicopters, 59 vs 0 transport aircraft, 156 vs 0 trainers (United Kingdom vs Sierra Leone). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sierra Leone. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force, while Sierra Leone's is the Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force 🇸🇱
| Official Name | Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force |
| Local Name | Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Sierra Leonean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
1 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sierra Leonean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Sierra Leone?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 1, a difference of 639 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Sierra Leone?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Sierra Leone?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Sierra Leone's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Sierra Leone?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Sierra Leone?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Sierra Leone's 0.