Air Forces comparison: Finland vs South Sudan
Finland's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 8.2x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 62 vs 0 combat aircraft, 27 vs 15 helicopters, 12 vs 5 transport aircraft, 63 vs 0 trainers (Finland vs South Sudan). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Air Force |
| Local Name | Ilmavoimat |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 63 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
62 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
27 | |
Training
|
63 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or South Sudan?
Finland has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 144 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or South Sudan?
Finland has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or South Sudan?
Finland operates more military helicopters with 27 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or South Sudan?
Finland has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Finland and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Finland's air force is 2.4 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or South Sudan?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.