Air Forces comparison: Angola vs South Sudan
Overview
Angola's air force fields 280 active aircraft — 14:1 South Sudan's 20.
The breakdown includes 81 vs 0 combat aircraft, 115 vs 15 helicopters, 36 vs 5 transport aircraft, 48 vs 0 trainers (Angola vs South Sudan). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan.
The Angola air force is officially the National Air Force of Angola, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
National Air Force of Angola 🇦🇴
| Official Name | National Air Force of Angola |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Nacional de Angola |
| Active aircraft | 280 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
81 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or South Sudan?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 260 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or South Sudan?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or South Sudan?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or South Sudan?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Angola and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 7.2 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or South Sudan?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.