Air Forces comparison: Mali vs Uganda
Mali operates 43 active military aircraft vs 51 for Uganda. The breakdown includes 9 vs 6 combat aircraft, 10 vs 30 helicopters, 8 vs 2 transport aircraft, 16 vs 12 trainers (Mali vs Uganda). Mali has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force.
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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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 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 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
30 | |
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Training
|
12 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Mali's 43, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or Uganda?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or Uganda?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Mali and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Mali's air force is 4.0 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mali or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.