Air Forces comparison: Congo Democratic Republic vs South Sudan
Congo Democratic Republic's air force fields 57 active aircraft — 2.9x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 38 vs 15 helicopters, 11 vs 5 transport aircraft, 2 vs 0 trainers (Congo Democratic Republic vs South Sudan). Congo Democratic Republic has 1 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The Congo Democratic Republic air force is officially the Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩
| Official Name | Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Congo |
| Active aircraft | 57 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Congo Democratic Republic aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
38 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Congo Democratic Republic Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has more military aircraft with 57 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 37 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic operates more military helicopters with 38 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Congo Democratic Republic and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Congo Democratic Republic's air force is 2.2 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has 1 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.