Air Forces comparison: Niger vs Mali
Niger operates 25 active military aircraft vs 43 for Mali. The breakdown includes 2 vs 9 combat aircraft, 12 vs 10 helicopters, 8 vs 8 transport aircraft, 2 vs 16 trainers (Niger vs Mali). Niger has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Mali.
Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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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Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
2 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
12 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Malian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
9 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
10 | |
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Training
|
16 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Niger or Mali?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Niger's 25, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Niger or Mali?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Niger's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Niger or Mali?
Niger operates more military helicopters with 12 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Niger or Mali?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Niger's 8.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Niger or Mali?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.