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

Force Profile
Ethiopia Sudan
Official name Ethiopian Air Force Sudanese Air Force
Local name የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya)
Active aircraft 99 (2026) 184 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel Roundel of Ethiopia air force Roundel of Sudan air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇪🇹 Ethiopiaas of 2026
  • Combat 34
  • Helicopter 31
  • Training 20
  • Transport 14
🇸🇩 Sudanas of 2026
  • Combat 91
  • Helicopter 70
  • Training 6
  • Transport 17

Fleet Evolution

🇪🇹 Ethiopia
🇸🇩 Sudan

Overview

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).

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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.