Air Forces comparison: 
Djibouti vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 11:1 Djibouti's 17.
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Djibouti
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
| Djibouti | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Djibouti Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 184 | 🇸🇩 11× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 91 | 🇸🇩 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 23 | 🇸🇩 2.9× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 35 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 70 | 🇸🇩 7.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 17 | 🇸🇩 2.4× |
| Trainers | 0 | 6 | 🇸🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 167 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Djibouti or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Djibouti's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Djibouti's 7.
How do the Djibouti and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 2.4 times larger than Djibouti's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 7).