Air Forces comparison: Bahrain vs South Sudan
Bahrain's air force fields 136 active aircraft — 6.8x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 44 vs 0 combat aircraft, 80 vs 15 helicopters, 3 vs 5 transport aircraft, 9 vs 0 trainers (Bahrain vs South Sudan). Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The Bahrain air force is officially the Royal Bahraini Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Royal Bahraini Air Force 🇧🇭
| Official Name | Royal Bahraini Air Force |
| Local Name | سلاح الجو الملكي البحريني (Silah al Jaw al Malaki al Bahraini) |
| Active aircraft | 136 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Bahraini aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
44 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
80 | |
Training
|
9 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bahraini Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or South Sudan?
Bahrain has more military aircraft with 136 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 116 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or South Sudan?
Bahrain has more combat aircraft with 44 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or South Sudan?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
South Sudan's air force is 1.7 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahrain or South Sudan?
Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.