Air Forces comparison: India vs Sudan
India's air force fields 2,217 active aircraft — 12:1 Sudan's 184. The breakdown includes 588 vs 91 combat aircraft, 993 vs 70 helicopters, 340 vs 17 transport aircraft, 290 vs 6 trainers (India vs Sudan). India has 587 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sudan.
Indian Air Force 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Air Force |
| Local Name | भारतीय वायु सेना (Bhāratīya vāyu senā) |
| Active aircraft | 2217 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 587 |
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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
588 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
993 | |
Training
|
290 | |
Transport
|
340 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
91 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, India or Sudan?
India has more military aircraft with 2,217 active aircraft compared to Sudan's 184, a difference of 2,033 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, India or Sudan?
India has more combat aircraft with 588 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sudan's 91.
Which country has more military helicopters, India or Sudan?
India operates more military helicopters with 993 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, India or Sudan?
India has more transport aircraft with 340 compared to Sudan's 17.
How do the India and Sudan air forces compare in size?
India's air force is 20.0 times larger than Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (340 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, India or Sudan?
India has 587 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.