Air Forces comparison: Libya vs South Sudan
Overview
Libya's air force fields 80 active aircraft — 4.0x South Sudan's 20.
The breakdown includes 20 vs 0 combat aircraft, 17 vs 15 helicopters, 5 vs 5 transport aircraft, 38 vs 0 trainers (Libya vs South Sudan). Libya has 16 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan.
The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Libyan Air Force 🇱🇾
| Official Name | Libyan Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الليبية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al Lībiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 80 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Libyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
20 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
17 | |
Training
|
38 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Libyan Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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.