Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Sierra Leone
Portugal's air force fields 86 active aircraft — 86:1 Sierra Leone's 1. The breakdown includes 25 vs 0 combat aircraft, 22 vs 1 helicopters, 23 vs 0 transport aircraft, 11 vs 0 trainers (Portugal vs Sierra Leone). Portugal has 3 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone air force is officially the Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force.
Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force 🇸🇱
| Official Name | Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force |
| Local Name | Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
23 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Sierra Leonean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
1 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sierra Leonean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Sierra Leone?
Portugal has more military aircraft with 86 active aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 1, a difference of 85 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Sierra Leone?
Portugal has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Sierra Leone?
Portugal operates more military helicopters with 22 compared to Sierra Leone's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Sierra Leone?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Sierra Leone?
Portugal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Sierra Leone's 0.