Air Forces comparison: 
Eritrea vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 9.2:1 Eritrea's 20.
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Eritrea
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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
| Eritrea | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Eritrean Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 184 | 🇸🇩 9.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 2 | 91 | 🇸🇩 46× |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.0 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 4.9× |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 23 | 🇸🇩 3.8× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 70 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 70 | 🇸🇩 5.4× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 17 | 🇸🇩 4.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Trainers | 0 | 6 | 🇸🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Eritrea or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 164 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Eritrea or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Eritrea or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Eritrea or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Eritrea and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 4.2 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 4).