Air Forces comparison: 
Kenya vs 
Sudan
Kenya operates 120 active military aircraft vs 184 for Sudan.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
KenyaWorld #73
6.3
AIRS Index / 100
Sudan leads overall, ahead on 1 of 4 categories
SudanWorld #67
7.2
Kenya
Sudan
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Kenya | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Kenya Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 120 | 184 | 🇸🇩 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 0 | 🇰🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 23 | 91 | 🇸🇩 4.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 19.2 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 2.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 19 | 23 | 🇸🇩 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 41 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 45 | 70 | 🇸🇩 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 24 | 17 | 🇰🇪 1.4× |
| Trainers | 28 | 6 | 🇰🇪 4.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Kenya's 120, a difference of 64 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Kenya's 23.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Kenya's 45.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or Sudan?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Sudan's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or Sudan?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.