Air Forces comparison: 
Ghana vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 9.2:1 Ghana's 20.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Ghana | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ghanaian Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 184 | 🇸🇩 9.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 15 | 0 | 🇬🇭 |
| Combat aircraft | 4 | 91 | 🇸🇩 23× |
| Combat share of fleet | 20.0 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 2.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 23 | 🇸🇩 3.3× |
| Main supplier | China · 40 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 11 | 70 | 🇸🇩 6.4× |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 17 | 🇸🇩 8.5× |
| Trainers | 3 | 6 | 🇸🇩 2.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ghana or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Ghana's 20, a difference of 164 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ghana or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ghana's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ghana or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Ghana's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ghana or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Ghana's 2.
How do the Ghana and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 8.5 times larger than Ghana's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ghana or Sudan?
Ghana has 15 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.