Air Forces comparison: Israel vs South Sudan
Israel's air force fields 532 active aircraft — 27:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 284 vs 0 combat aircraft, 130 vs 15 helicopters, 11 vs 5 transport aircraft, 69 vs 0 trainers (Israel vs South Sudan). Israel has 127 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 532 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 127 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
284 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
130 | |
Training
|
69 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
38 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or South Sudan?
Israel has more military aircraft with 532 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 512 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or South Sudan?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or South Sudan?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or South Sudan?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Israel and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Israel's air force is 2.2 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or South Sudan?
Israel has 127 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.