Air Forces comparison: 
Libya vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 2.3:1 Libya's 80.
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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
| Libya | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Libyan Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 80 | 184 | 🇸🇩 2.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 16 | 0 | 🇱🇾 |
| Combat aircraft | 20 | 91 | 🇸🇩 4.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 25.0 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 2.0× |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 23 | 🇸🇩 1.5× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 40 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 17 | 70 | 🇸🇩 4.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 17 | 🇸🇩 3.4× |
| Trainers | 38 | 6 | 🇱🇾 6.3× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Libya or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Libya's 80, a difference of 104 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Libya or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Libya's 20.
Which country has more military helicopters, Libya or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Libya's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Libya or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Libya's 5.
How do the Libya and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 3.4 times larger than Libya's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Libya or Sudan?
Libya has 16 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.