Air Forces comparison: Mauritania vs South Sudan
Mauritania operates 23 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan. The breakdown includes 4 vs 15 helicopters, 7 vs 5 transport aircraft, 10 vs 0 trainers (Mauritania vs South Sudan). The Mauritania air force is officially the Mauritania Islamic Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Mauritania Islamic Air Force 🇲🇷
| Official Name | Mauritania Islamic Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الموريتانية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Mūrītānīya) |
| Active aircraft | 23 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 |
Mauritanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
4 | |
Training
|
10 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
2 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Mauritanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mauritania or South Sudan?
Mauritania has more military aircraft with 23 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mauritania or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Mauritania's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mauritania or South Sudan?
Mauritania has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to South Sudan's 5.