Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs South Sudan
Mexico's air force fields 431 active aircraft — 22:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 4 vs 0 combat aircraft, 168 vs 15 helicopters, 48 vs 5 transport aircraft, 198 vs 0 trainers (Mexico vs South Sudan). Mexico has 11 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
13 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or South Sudan?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 411 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or South Sudan?
Mexico has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or South Sudan?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or South Sudan?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Mexico and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Mexico's air force is 9.6 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or South Sudan?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.