Air Forces comparison: Senegal vs Mali
Overview
Senegal operates 40 active military aircraft vs 43 for Mali.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 9 combat aircraft, 20 vs 10 helicopters, 4 vs 8 transport aircraft, 14 vs 16 trainers (Senegal vs Mali). Senegal has 3 aircraft on order vs 0 for Mali.
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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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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Senegalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
20 | |
Training
|
14 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
2 | |
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 Senegalese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Senegal or Mali?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to Senegal's 40, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Senegal or Mali?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Senegal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Senegal or Mali?
Senegal operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Senegal or Mali?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Senegal's 4.
How do the Senegal and Mali air forces compare in size?
Mali's air force is 2.0 times larger than Senegal's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Senegal or Mali?
Senegal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Mali's 0.