Air Forces comparison: 
Kenya vs 
Mali
Kenya's air force fields 159 active aircraft — 2.4:1 Mali's 66.
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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
| Kenya | Mali | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Kenya Air Force | Mali Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 159 | 66 | 🇰🇪 2.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 0 | 🇰🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 23 | 12 | 🇰🇪 1.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 14.5 % | 18.2 % | 🇲🇱 1.3× |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 15 | 🇰🇪 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 50 % | Turkey · 33 % |
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| Helicopters | 84 | 9 | 🇰🇪 9.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 18 | 10 | 🇰🇪 1.8× |
| Trainers | 27 | 13 | 🇰🇪 2.1× |
| UAVs | 6 | 22 | 🇲🇱 3.7× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Mali?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 159 active aircraft compared to Mali's 66, a difference of 93 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Mali?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mali's 12.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Mali?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 84 compared to Mali's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Mali?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Mali's 10.
How do the Kenya and Mali air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 2.4 times larger than Mali's in terms of total active aircraft (159 vs 66).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Mali?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.