Air Forces comparison: Mali vs South Sudan
Overview
Mali's air force fields 43 active aircraft — 2.1x South Sudan's 20.
The breakdown includes 9 vs 0 combat aircraft, 10 vs 15 helicopters, 8 vs 5 transport aircraft, 16 vs 0 trainers (Mali vs South Sudan).
The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
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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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 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 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or South Sudan?
Mali has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 23 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or South Sudan?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or South Sudan?
Mali has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Mali and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Mali's air force is 1.6 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 5).