Air Forces comparison: 
Congo Democratic Republic vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 3.2:1 Congo Democratic Republic's 57.
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Congo Democratic RepublicWorld #95
3.9
AIRS Index / 100
Sudan leads on 4 of 4 categories
SudanWorld #67
7.2
Congo Democratic Republic
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
| Congo Democratic Republic | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 57 | 184 | 🇸🇩 3.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 0 | 🇨🇩 |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 91 | 🇸🇩 15× |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.5 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 4.7× |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 23 | 🇸🇩 1.4× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 54 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 38 | 70 | 🇸🇩 1.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 11 | 17 | 🇸🇩 1.5× |
| Trainers | 2 | 6 | 🇸🇩 3.0× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Congo Democratic Republic's 57, a difference of 127 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Congo Democratic Republic's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Congo Democratic Republic or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Congo Democratic Republic's 38.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Congo Democratic Republic's 11.
How do the Congo Democratic Republic and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 1.5 times larger than Congo Democratic Republic's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Congo Democratic Republic or Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has 1 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.