Air Forces comparison: Gambia vs South Sudan
South Sudan's air force fields 20 active aircraft — 20:1 Gambia's 1. The breakdown includes 1 vs 0 combat aircraft, 0 vs 15 helicopters, 0 vs 5 transport aircraft (Gambia vs South Sudan). The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Gambian Air Force 🇬🇲
| Official Name | Gambian Air Force |
| Local Name | Military Air Assets |
| Active aircraft | 1 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Gambian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Gambian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gambia or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 19 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gambia or South Sudan?
Gambia has more combat aircraft with 1 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gambia or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Gambia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gambia or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Gambia's 0.