Air Forces comparison: 
Gambia vs 
Mali
Mali's air force fields 43 active aircraft — 43:1 Gambia's 1.
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Gambia
Mali
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
| Gambia | Mali | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Gambian Air Force | Mali Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 1 | 43 | 🇲🇱 43× |
| Combat aircraft | 1 | 12 | 🇲🇱 12× |
| Combat share of fleet | 100.0 % | 27.9 % | 🇬🇲 3.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 12 | 🇲🇱 12× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 100 % | Ex-USSR · 42 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 10 | 🇲🇱 |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇲🇱 |
| Trainers | 0 | 13 | 🇲🇱 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇬🇲 GambiaSu-25 Frogfoot ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gambia or Mali?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 42 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gambia or Mali?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 12 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gambia's 1.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gambia or Mali?
Mali operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gambia or Mali?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Gambia's 0.