Air Forces comparison: Botswana vs South Sudan
Botswana's air force fields 45 active aircraft — 2.2x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 15 vs 0 combat aircraft, 16 vs 15 helicopters, 8 vs 5 transport aircraft, 5 vs 0 trainers (Botswana vs South Sudan). Botswana has 1 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Botswanan Air Force 🇧🇼
| Official Name | Botswanan Air Force |
| Local Name | Air Arm of the Botswana Defence Force |
| Active aircraft | 45 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Botswanan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
15 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
16 | |
Training
|
5 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
1 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Botswanan Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Botswana or South Sudan?
Botswana has more military aircraft with 45 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 25 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Botswana or South Sudan?
Botswana has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Botswana or South Sudan?
Botswana operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Botswana or South Sudan?
Botswana has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Botswana and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Botswana's air force is 1.6 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Botswana or South Sudan?
Botswana has 1 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.