Air Forces comparison: Central African Republic vs South Sudan
South Sudan's air force fields 20 active aircraft — 2.5x Central African Republic's 8. The breakdown includes 0 vs 15 helicopters, 0 vs 5 transport aircraft, 8 vs 0 trainers (Central African Republic vs South Sudan). The Central African Republic air force is officially the Central African Republic Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Central African Republic Air Force 🇨🇫
| Official Name | Central African Republic Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne Centrafricaine |
| Active aircraft | 8 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Central African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Central African Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 8, a difference of 12 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Central African Republic's 0.