Air Forces comparison: France vs South Sudan
France's air force fields 988 active aircraft — 49:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 289 vs 0 combat aircraft, 454 vs 15 helicopters, 142 vs 5 transport aircraft, 44 vs 0 trainers (France vs South Sudan). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or South Sudan?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 968 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or South Sudan?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or South Sudan?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or South Sudan?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the France and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 28.4 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (142 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or South Sudan?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.