Air Forces comparison: 
Burkina Faso vs 
Mali
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 43 for Mali.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Burkina Faso | Mali | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Burkina Faso Air Force | Malian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 26 | 43 | 🇲🇱 1.7× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 0 | 🇧🇫 |
| Combat aircraft | 3 | 12 | 🇲🇱 4.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 11.5 % | 27.9 % | 🇲🇱 2.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 12 | 🇲🇱 1.2× |
| Main supplier | France · 35 % | Ex-USSR · 42 % |
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| Helicopters | 19 | 10 | 🇧🇫 1.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 8 | 🇲🇱 8.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇧🇫 |
| Trainers | 1 | 13 | 🇲🇱 13× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or Mali?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 26, a difference of 17 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Burkina Faso or Mali?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 12 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 3.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or Mali?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or Mali?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and Mali air forces compare in size?
Mali's air force is 8.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or Mali?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.