Air Forces comparison: Mali vs Burkina Faso
Overview
Mali operates 43 active military aircraft vs 26 for Burkina Faso.
The breakdown includes 9 vs 0 combat aircraft, 10 vs 19 helicopters, 8 vs 1 transport aircraft, 16 vs 4 trainers (Mali vs Burkina Faso). Mali has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Burkina Faso.
The Burkina Faso air force is officially the Burkina Faso Air Force.
Malian Air Force 🇲🇱
| Official Name | Malian Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air du Mali |
| Active aircraft | 43 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Burkina Faso Air Force 🇧🇫
| Official Name | Burkina Faso Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne de Burkina |
| Active aircraft | 26 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Malian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
9 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Burkinabe aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
19 | |
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Training
|
4 | |
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Transport
|
1 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or Burkina Faso?
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, Mali or Burkina Faso?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Burkina Faso's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or Burkina Faso?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Mali and Burkina Faso 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, Mali or Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.