Air Forces comparison: Italy vs South Sudan
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 37:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 190 vs 0 combat aircraft, 387 vs 15 helicopters, 30 vs 5 transport aircraft, 131 vs 0 trainers (Italy vs South Sudan). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Italian Air Force 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Air Force |
| Local Name | Aeronautica Militare |
| Active aircraft | 743 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 98 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or South Sudan?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 723 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or South Sudan?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or South Sudan?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or South Sudan?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Italy and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 6.0 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or South Sudan?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.