Air Forces comparison: 
Ivory Coast vs 
South Sudan
Ivory Coast operates 17 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Ivory CoastWorld #119
2.7
AIRS Index / 100
Ivory Coast leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories
South SudanWorld #123
2.5
Ivory Coast
South Sudan
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Ivory Coast | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ivorian Air Force | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 20 | 🇸🇸 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 0 | 🇨🇮 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 6 | 🇨🇮 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 59 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 15 | 🇸🇸 1.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 5 | 🇸🇸 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇨🇮 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Ivory Coast
Fleet evolution · South Sudan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ivory Coast or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Ivory Coast's 17, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ivory Coast or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Ivory Coast's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ivory Coast or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Ivory Coast's 4.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ivory Coast or South Sudan?
Ivory Coast has 1 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.