Air Forces comparison: Rwanda vs Burundi
Rwandan Air Force 🇷🇼
| Official Name | Rwandan Air Force |
| Local Name | Rwanda Defence Force Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 21 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Burundian Air Force 🇧🇮
| Official Name | Burundian Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Burundi |
| Active aircraft | 12 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Rwandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
17 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Burundian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
12 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Rwandan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Burundian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Rwanda or Burundi?
Rwanda has more military aircraft with 21 active aircraft compared to Burundi's 12, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Rwanda or Burundi?
Rwanda operates more military helicopters with 17 compared to Burundi's 12.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Rwanda or Burundi?
Rwanda has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Burundi's 0.