Air Forces comparison: South Africa vs Botswana
South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 139 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Botswanan Air Force 🇧🇼
| Official Name | Botswanan Air Force |
| Local Name | Air Arm of the Botswana Defence Force |
| Active aircraft | 45 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
5 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
44 | |
Training
|
78 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Botswanan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
15 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
16 | |
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Training
|
5 | |
|
Transport
|
8 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
Evolution of Botswanan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Africa or Botswana?
South Africa has more military aircraft with 139 active aircraft compared to Botswana's 45, a difference of 94 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Africa or Botswana?
Botswana has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Africa's 5.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Africa or Botswana?
South Africa operates more military helicopters with 44 compared to Botswana's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Africa or Botswana?
Botswana has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to South Africa's 8.