Air Forces comparison: 
Congo vs 
South Sudan
Congo operates 14 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
CongoWorld #135
2.1
AIRS Index / 100
South Sudan leads on 2 of 3 categories
South SudanWorld #123
2.5
Congo
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
| Congo | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force of the Republic of Congo | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 14 | 20 | 🇸🇸 1.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇨🇬 |
| Combat share of fleet | 14.3 % | 0.0 % | 🇨🇬 |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 6 | 🇨🇬 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 64 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
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| Helicopters | 8 | 15 | 🇸🇸 1.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 5 | 🇸🇸 1.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Congo or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Congo's 14, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Congo or South Sudan?
Congo has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Congo or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Congo's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Congo or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Congo's 4.