Air Forces comparison: Mali vs Niger
Mali operates 43 active military aircraft vs 25 for Niger. The breakdown includes 9 vs 2 combat aircraft, 10 vs 12 helicopters, 8 vs 8 transport aircraft, 16 vs 2 trainers (Mali vs Niger). Mali has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Niger.
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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Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 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 | |
Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
2 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
12 | |
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Training
|
2 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or Niger?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Niger's 25, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or Niger?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or Niger?
Niger operates more military helicopters with 12 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or Niger?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Mali's 8.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mali or Niger?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.