Air Forces comparison: Japan vs South Sudan
Japan's air force fields 1,397 active aircraft — 70:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 331 vs 0 combat aircraft, 533 vs 15 helicopters, 112 vs 5 transport aircraft, 296 vs 0 trainers (Japan vs South Sudan). Japan has 310 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The Japan air force is officially the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Local Name | 空自 (Kūji) |
| Active aircraft | 1397 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 310 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Japanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
331 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
533 | |
Training
|
296 | |
Transport
|
112 | |
Other
|
125 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Japanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Japan or South Sudan?
Japan has more military aircraft with 1,397 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 1,377 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Japan or South Sudan?
Japan has more combat aircraft with 331 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Japan or South Sudan?
Japan operates more military helicopters with 533 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Japan or South Sudan?
Japan has more transport aircraft with 112 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Japan and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Japan's air force is 22.4 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (112 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Japan or South Sudan?
Japan has 310 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.