Air Forces comparison: 
Eritrea vs 
South Sudan
Eritrea operates 20 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan.
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Eritrea
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
| Eritrea | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Eritrean Air Force | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 20 | — |
| Combat aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇪🇷 |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 6 | — |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 70 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 15 | 🇸🇸 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 5 | 🇸🇸 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇪🇷 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Eritrea
Fleet evolution · South Sudan
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Eritrea or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 0 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Eritrea or South Sudan?
Eritrea has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Eritrea or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Eritrea or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Eritrea's 4.