Air Forces comparison: Senegal vs Mauritania
Overview
Senegal operates 40 active military aircraft vs 23 for Mauritania.
The breakdown includes 20 vs 4 helicopters, 4 vs 7 transport aircraft, 14 vs 10 trainers (Senegal vs Mauritania). Senegal has 3 aircraft on order vs 0 for Mauritania.
The Mauritania air force is officially the Mauritania Islamic Air Force.
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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Mauritania Islamic Air Force 🇲🇷
| Official Name | Mauritania Islamic Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الموريتانية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Mūrītānīya) |
| Active aircraft | 23 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 | |
Mauritanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
4 | |
|
Training
|
10 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Senegalese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mauritanian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Senegal or Mauritania?
Senegal has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Mauritania's 23, a difference of 17 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Senegal or Mauritania?
Senegal operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Mauritania's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Senegal or Mauritania?
Mauritania has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Senegal's 4.
How do the Senegal and Mauritania air forces compare in size?
Mauritania's air force is 1.8 times larger than Senegal's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Senegal or Mauritania?
Senegal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Mauritania's 0.