Air Forces comparison: Sudan vs South Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 9.2x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 91 vs 0 combat aircraft, 70 vs 15 helicopters, 17 vs 5 transport aircraft, 6 vs 0 trainers (Sudan vs South Sudan). The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
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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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
91 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
70 | |
Training
|
6 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sudan or South Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 164 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sudan or South Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sudan or South Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sudan or South Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Sudan and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 3.4 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 5).