Air Forces comparison: 
Mali vs 
Uganda
Mali operates 43 active military aircraft vs 51 for Uganda.
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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 | Uganda | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Malian Air Force | Uganda Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 43 | 51 | 🇺🇬 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇺🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 12 | 6 | 🇲🇱 2.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 27.9 % | 11.8 % | 🇲🇱 2.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 9 | 🇲🇱 1.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 42 % | Ex-USSR · 51 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 30 | 🇺🇬 3.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 2 | 🇲🇱 4.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇺🇬 |
| Trainers | 13 | 12 | 🇲🇱 1.1× |
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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 12 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.