Air Forces comparison: Mauritania vs Senegal
Overview
Mauritania operates 23 active military aircraft vs 40 for Senegal.
The breakdown includes 4 vs 20 helicopters, 7 vs 4 transport aircraft, 10 vs 14 trainers (Mauritania vs Senegal). Mauritania has 0 aircraft on order vs 3 for Senegal.
The Mauritania air force is officially the Mauritania Islamic Air Force.
Mauritania Islamic Air Force 🇲🇷
| Official Name | Mauritania Islamic Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الموريتانية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Mūrītānīya) |
| Active aircraft | 23 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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Mauritanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
4 | |
Training
|
10 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Senegalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
20 | |
|
Training
|
14 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Mauritanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Senegalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mauritania or Senegal?
Senegal has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Mauritania's 23, a difference of 17 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mauritania or Senegal?
Senegal operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Mauritania's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mauritania or Senegal?
Mauritania has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Senegal's 4.
How do the Mauritania and Senegal air forces compare in size?
Mauritania's air force is 1.8 times larger than Senegal's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mauritania or Senegal?
Senegal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Mauritania's 0.