Air Forces comparison: Jordan vs South Sudan
Jordan's air force fields 256 active aircraft — 13:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 73 vs 0 combat aircraft, 120 vs 15 helicopters, 26 vs 5 transport aircraft, 37 vs 0 trainers (Jordan vs South Sudan). Jordan has 38 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The Jordan air force is officially the Royal Jordanian Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Royal Jordanian Air Force 🇯🇴
| Official Name | Royal Jordanian Air Force |
| Local Name | سلاح الجو الملكي الأردني (Silāḥ al-Jaw al-Malakī al-’Urdunī) |
| Active aircraft | 256 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 38 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Jordanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
73 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
120 | |
Training
|
37 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Jordanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Jordan or South Sudan?
Jordan has more military aircraft with 256 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 236 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Jordan or South Sudan?
Jordan has more combat aircraft with 73 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Jordan or South Sudan?
Jordan operates more military helicopters with 120 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Jordan or South Sudan?
Jordan has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Jordan and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Jordan's air force is 5.2 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Jordan or South Sudan?
Jordan has 38 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.