Air Forces comparison: Senegal vs Sierra Leone
Senegal's air force fields 40 active aircraft — 40:1 Sierra Leone's 1. The breakdown includes 20 vs 1 helicopters, 4 vs 0 transport aircraft, 14 vs 0 trainers (Senegal vs Sierra Leone). Senegal has 3 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone air force is officially the Sierra Leone Defence Force 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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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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Senegalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
20 | |
Training
|
14 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
2 | |
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 Senegalese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sierra Leonean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Senegal or Sierra Leone?
Senegal has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 1, a difference of 39 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Senegal or Sierra Leone?
Senegal operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Sierra Leone's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Senegal or Sierra Leone?
Senegal has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Sierra Leone's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Senegal or Sierra Leone?
Senegal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Sierra Leone's 0.