Air Forces comparison: 
Central African Republic vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 219 active aircraft — 27:1 Central African Republic's 8.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Central African RepublicWorld #157
0.6
AIRS Index / 100
Sudan leads on 3 of 4 categories
SudanWorld #67
6.1
Central African Republic
Sudan
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Central African Republic | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Central African Republic Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 8 | 219 | 🇸🇩 27× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 100 | 🇸🇩 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 45.7 % | 🇸🇩 |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 25 | 🇸🇩 25× |
| Main supplier | Czechia · 100 % | Ex-USSR · 49 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 96 | 🇸🇩 |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 17 | 🇸🇩 |
| Trainers | 8 | 6 | 🇨🇫 1.3× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Central African Republic
Fleet evolution · Sudan
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 219 active aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 8, a difference of 211 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Central African Republic or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Central African Republic or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 96 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Central African Republic or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
How do the Central African Republic and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 27.4 times larger than Central African Republic's in terms of total active aircraft (219 vs 8).