Air Forces comparison: Mali vs Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 4.3x Mali's 43. The breakdown includes 9 vs 91 combat aircraft, 10 vs 70 helicopters, 8 vs 17 transport aircraft, 16 vs 6 trainers (Mali vs Sudan).
Malian Air Force 🇲🇱
| Official Name | Malian Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air du Mali |
| Active aircraft | 43 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Malian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
9 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Mali's 43, a difference of 141 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mali's 9.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Mali's 8.
How do the Mali and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 2.1 times larger than Mali's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 8).