Air Forces comparison: 
Angola vs 
Sudan
Angola operates 280 active military aircraft vs 192 for Sudan.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Angola | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | National Air Force of Angola | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 280 | 192 | 🇦🇴 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 4 | 0 | 🇦🇴 |
| Combat aircraft | 87 | 99 | 🇸🇩 1.1× |
| Combat share of fleet | 31.1 % | 51.6 % | 🇸🇩 1.7× |
| Aircraft types in service | 27 | 23 | 🇦🇴 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 58 % | Ex-USSR · 56 % |
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| Helicopters | 115 | 70 | 🇦🇴 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 36 | 17 | 🇦🇴 2.1× |
| Trainers | 42 | 6 | 🇦🇴 7.0× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Angola
Fleet evolution · Sudan
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Sudan?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to Sudan's 192, a difference of 88 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 99 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Angola's 87.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Sudan?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Sudan?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Sudan's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Sudan?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.