Air Forces comparison: 
Mauritania vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 8.0:1 Mauritania's 23.
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Mauritania
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Mauritania | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Mauritania Islamic Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 23 | 184 | 🇸🇩 8.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 91 | 🇸🇩 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 23 | 🇸🇩 2.3× |
| Main supplier | Brazil · 39 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 4 | 70 | 🇸🇩 18× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 17 | 🇸🇩 2.4× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇲🇷 |
| Trainers | 10 | 6 | 🇲🇷 1.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mauritania or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Mauritania's 23, a difference of 161 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mauritania or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mauritania's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mauritania or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Mauritania's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mauritania or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Mauritania's 7.
How do the Mauritania and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 2.4 times larger than Mauritania's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 7).