Air Forces comparison: 
Ethiopia vs 
Sudan
Ethiopia operates 99 active military aircraft vs 184 for Sudan.
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Ethiopia
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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
| Ethiopia | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ethiopian Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 99 | 184 | 🇸🇩 1.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 34 | 91 | 🇸🇩 2.7× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.3 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 23 | 🇸🇩 1.4× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 55 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 31 | 70 | 🇸🇩 2.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 14 | 17 | 🇸🇩 1.2× |
| Trainers | 20 | 6 | 🇪🇹 3.3× |
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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.