Air Forces comparison: Gambia vs Kenya

Kenya's air force fields 120 active aircraft — 120:1 Gambia's 1. The breakdown includes 1 vs 23 combat aircraft, 0 vs 45 helicopters, 0 vs 24 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (Gambia vs Kenya). Gambia has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Kenya. The Kenya air force is officially the Kenya Air Force.

Gambian Air Force 🇬🇲

Official Name Gambian Air Force
Local Name Military Air Assets
Active aircraft 1 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
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Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪

Official Name Kenya Air Force
Active aircraft 120 as of 2026
Aircraft on order2
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Roundel of Kenya air force

Gambian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 1
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 0
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 0
Other Other 0

Kenyan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 23
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 45
Training Training 28
Transport Transport 24
Other Other 0

Evolution of Gambian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Gambia or Kenya?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 119 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gambia or Kenya?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gambia's 1.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gambia or Kenya?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gambia or Kenya?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Gambia or Kenya?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Gambia's 0.