Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs South Sudan
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 20:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 53 vs 0 combat aircraft, 213 vs 15 helicopters, 24 vs 5 transport aircraft, 99 vs 0 trainers (Iraq vs South Sudan). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Iraqi Air Force 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوة الجوية العراقية (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al ‘Iraqiya) |
| Active aircraft | 396 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 18 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or South Sudan?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 376 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or South Sudan?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or South Sudan?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or South Sudan?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Iraq and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 4.8 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or South Sudan?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.