Air Forces comparison: Senegal vs Gambia
Overview
Senegal's air force fields 40 active aircraft — 40:1 Gambia's 1.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 1 combat aircraft, 20 vs 0 helicopters, 4 vs 0 transport aircraft, 14 vs 0 trainers (Senegal vs Gambia). Senegal has 3 aircraft on order vs 0 for Gambia.
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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Gambian Air Force 🇬🇲
| Official Name | Gambian Air Force |
| Local Name | Military Air Assets |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Senegalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
20 | |
Training
|
14 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Gambian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Senegalese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Gambian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Senegal or Gambia?
Senegal has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 39 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Senegal or Gambia?
Gambia has more combat aircraft with 1 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Senegal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Senegal or Gambia?
Senegal operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Senegal or Gambia?
Senegal has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Senegal or Gambia?
Senegal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Gambia's 0.