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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Eritrea Eritrea vs Flag of Sudan Sudan

Force Profile
Eritrea Sudan
Official name Eritrean Air Force Sudanese Air Force
Local name Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya)
Active aircraft 20 (2026) 184 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel Roundel of Eritrea air force Roundel of Sudan air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇪🇷 Eritreaas of 2026
  • Combat 2
  • Helicopter 13
  • Transport 4
  • Other 1
🇸🇩 Sudanas of 2026
  • Combat 91
  • Helicopter 70
  • Training 6
  • Transport 17

Fleet Evolution

🇪🇷 Eritrea
🇸🇩 Sudan

Overview

Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 9.2:1 Eritrea's 20.

The breakdown includes 2 vs 91 combat aircraft, 13 vs 70 helicopters, 4 vs 17 transport aircraft, 0 vs 6 trainers (Eritrea vs Sudan).

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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).