Air Forces comparison: 
Central African Republic vs 
South Sudan
South Sudan's air force fields 20 active aircraft — 2.5:1 Central African Republic's 8.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Central African RepublicWorld #158
0.6
AIRS Index / 100
South Sudan leads on 2 of 3 categories
South SudanWorld #126
1.8
Central African Republic
South 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 | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Central African Republic Air Force | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 8 | 20 | 🇸🇸 2.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 6 | 🇸🇸 6.0× |
| Main supplier | Czechia · 100 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 15 | 🇸🇸 |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 5 | 🇸🇸 |
| Trainers | 8 | 0 | 🇨🇫 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Central African Republic
Fleet evolution · South Sudan
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Central African Republic's 8, a difference of 12 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Central African Republic's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Central African Republic's 0.