Air Forces comparison: 
Djibouti vs 
South Sudan
Djibouti operates 17 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
DjiboutiWorld #120
2.1
AIRS Index / 100
Djibouti leads on 2 of 2 categories
South SudanWorld #126
1.8
Djibouti
South Sudan
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Djibouti | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Djibouti Air Force | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 20 | 🇸🇸 1.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 6 | 🇩🇯 1.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 35 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
Show full breakdown · 2 more rowsHide the 2 extra rows
| Helicopters | 10 | 15 | 🇸🇸 1.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 5 | 🇩🇯 1.4× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Djibouti
Fleet evolution · South Sudan
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Djibouti or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Djibouti's 17, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Djibouti or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Djibouti's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Djibouti or South Sudan?
Djibouti has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to South Sudan's 5.