Air Forces comparison: Sudan vs Ethiopia
Sudan operates 184 active military aircraft vs 99 for Ethiopia. The breakdown includes 91 vs 34 combat aircraft, 70 vs 31 helicopters, 17 vs 14 transport aircraft, 6 vs 20 trainers (Sudan vs Ethiopia).
Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹
| Official Name | Ethiopian Air Force |
| Local Name | የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
91 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
70 | |
Training
|
6 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
34 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
31 | |
|
Training
|
20 | |
|
Transport
|
14 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 99, a difference of 85 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 34.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Ethiopia's 31.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Ethiopia's 14.