Air Forces comparison: 
Mali vs 
Chad
Mali operates 43 active military aircraft vs 40 for Chad.
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Mali
Chad
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Mali | Chad | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Malian Air Force | Chadian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 43 | 40 | 🇲🇱 1.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 12 | 9 | 🇲🇱 1.3× |
| Combat share of fleet | 27.9 % | 22.5 % | 🇲🇱 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 12 | — |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 42 % | Ex-USSR · 52 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 16 | 🇹🇩 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 9 | 🇹🇩 1.1× |
| Trainers | 13 | 6 | 🇲🇱 2.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or Chad?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or Chad?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 12 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chad's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or Chad?
Chad operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or Chad?
Chad has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Mali's 8.