Air Forces comparison: 
Mali vs 
Niger
Mali operates 44 active military aircraft vs 37 for Niger.
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Mali
Niger
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
| Mali | Niger | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Mali Air Force | Nigerien Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 44 | 37 | 🇲🇱 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 12 | 2 | 🇲🇱 6.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 27.3 % | 5.4 % | 🇲🇱 5.0× |
| Aircraft types in service | 13 | 12 | 🇲🇱 1.1× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 41 % | United States · 32 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 17 | 🇳🇪 1.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 10 | 8 | 🇲🇱 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇳🇪 |
| Trainers | 13 | 2 | 🇲🇱 6.5× |
| UAVs | 0 | 7 | 🇳🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or Niger?
Mali has more military aircraft with 44 active aircraft compared to Niger's 37, a difference of 7 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or Niger?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 12 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or Niger?
Niger operates more military helicopters with 17 compared to Mali's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or Niger?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Niger's 8.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mali or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.