Air Forces comparison: Kenya vs South Sudan
Kenya's air force fields 120 active aircraft — 6.0x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 23 vs 0 combat aircraft, 45 vs 15 helicopters, 24 vs 5 transport aircraft, 28 vs 0 trainers (Kenya vs South Sudan). Kenya has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The Kenya air force is officially the Kenya Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪
| Official Name | Kenya Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
23 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
45 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kenya or South Sudan?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 100 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kenya or South Sudan?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kenya or South Sudan?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kenya or South Sudan?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Kenya and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 4.8 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kenya or South Sudan?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.