Air Forces comparison: Lebanon vs South Sudan
Lebanon's air force fields 64 active aircraft — 3.2x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 47 vs 15 helicopters, 3 vs 5 transport aircraft, 14 vs 0 trainers (Lebanon vs South Sudan). The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Lebanese Air Force 🇱🇧
| Official Name | Lebanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية اللبنانية (Al Quwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 64 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Lebanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
47 | |
Training
|
14 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Lebanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lebanon or South Sudan?
Lebanon has more military aircraft with 64 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 44 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lebanon or South Sudan?
Lebanon operates more military helicopters with 47 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lebanon or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Lebanon and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
South Sudan's air force is 1.7 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 3).