Air Forces comparison: Australia vs South Sudan
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 18:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 108 vs 0 combat aircraft, 95 vs 15 helicopters, 61 vs 5 transport aircraft, 79 vs 0 trainers (Australia vs South Sudan). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or South Sudan?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 335 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or South Sudan?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or South Sudan?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or South Sudan?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Australia and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 12.2 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or South Sudan?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.