Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Sudan
Ethiopia operates 99 active military aircraft vs 184 for Sudan. The breakdown includes 34 vs 91 combat aircraft, 31 vs 70 helicopters, 14 vs 17 transport aircraft, 20 vs 6 trainers (Ethiopia vs Sudan).
Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹
| Official Name | Ethiopian Air Force |
| Local Name | የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
34 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
31 | |
Training
|
20 | |
Transport
|
14 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 99, a difference of 85 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 34.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Ethiopia's 31.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Ethiopia's 14.