Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs South Sudan
Brazil's air force fields 502 active aircraft — 25:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 65 vs 0 combat aircraft, 188 vs 15 helicopters, 134 vs 5 transport aircraft, 112 vs 0 trainers (Brazil vs South Sudan). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or South Sudan?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 482 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or South Sudan?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or South Sudan?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or South Sudan?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Brazil and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 26.8 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or South Sudan?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.