Air Forces comparison: 
Libya vs 
South Sudan
Libya's air force fields 80 active aircraft — 4.0:1 South Sudan's 20.
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Libya
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Libya | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Libyan Air Force | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 80 | 20 | 🇱🇾 4.0× |
| Aircraft on order | 16 | 0 | 🇱🇾 |
| Combat aircraft | 20 | 0 | 🇱🇾 |
| Combat share of fleet | 25.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇱🇾 |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 6 | 🇱🇾 2.5× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 40 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
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| Helicopters | 17 | 15 | 🇱🇾 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 5 | — |
| Trainers | 38 | 0 | 🇱🇾 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Libya or South Sudan?
Libya has more military aircraft with 80 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Libya or South Sudan?
Libya has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Libya or South Sudan?
Libya operates more military helicopters with 17 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Libya or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Libya's 5.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Libya or South Sudan?
Libya has 16 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.