Air Forces comparison: Mali vs Senegal
Overview
Mali operates 43 active military aircraft vs 40 for Senegal.
The breakdown includes 9 vs 0 combat aircraft, 10 vs 20 helicopters, 8 vs 4 transport aircraft, 16 vs 14 trainers (Mali vs Senegal). Mali has 0 aircraft on order vs 3 for Senegal.
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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Senegalese Air Force 🇸🇳
| Official Name | Senegalese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air du Sénégal |
| Active aircraft | 40 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Malian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
9 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Senegalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
20 | |
|
Training
|
14 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Senegalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or Senegal?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Senegal's 40, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or Senegal?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Senegal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or Senegal?
Senegal operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or Senegal?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Senegal's 4.
How do the Mali and Senegal air forces compare in size?
Mali's air force is 2.0 times larger than Senegal's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mali or Senegal?
Senegal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.