Air Forces comparison: Burkina Faso vs South Sudan
Burkina Faso operates 26 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan. The breakdown includes 19 vs 15 helicopters, 1 vs 5 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Burkina Faso vs South Sudan). Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The Burkina Faso air force is officially the Burkina Faso Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Burkina Faso Air Force 🇧🇫
| Official Name | Burkina Faso Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne de Burkina |
| Active aircraft | 26 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Burkinabe aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
19 | |
Training
|
4 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
2 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Burkinabe Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Burkina Faso or South Sudan?
Burkina Faso has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Burkina Faso or South Sudan?
Burkina Faso operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Burkina Faso or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Burkina Faso's 1.
How do the Burkina Faso and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
South Sudan's air force is 5.0 times larger than Burkina Faso's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Burkina Faso or South Sudan?
Burkina Faso has 2 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.