Air Forces comparison: Mali vs Ivory Coast
Overview
Mali's air force fields 43 active aircraft — 2.5x Ivory Coast's 17.
The breakdown includes 9 vs 0 combat aircraft, 10 vs 10 helicopters, 8 vs 4 transport aircraft, 16 vs 0 trainers (Mali vs Ivory Coast). Mali has 0 aircraft on order vs 1 for Ivory Coast.
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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Ivorian Air Force 🇨🇮
| Official Name | Ivorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Forces aériennes de Côte d'Ivoire |
| Active aircraft | 17 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Malian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
9 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ivorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
10 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ivorian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or Ivory Coast?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 17, a difference of 26 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or Ivory Coast?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or Ivory Coast?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Ivory Coast's 4.
How do the Mali and Ivory Coast air forces compare in size?
Mali's air force is 2.0 times larger than Ivory Coast's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mali or Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.