Air Forces comparison: 
Mauritania vs 
South Sudan
Mauritania operates 23 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
MauritaniaWorld #111
3.1
AIRS Index / 100
Mauritania leads on 3 of 4 categories
South SudanWorld #123
2.5
Mauritania
South Sudan
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 | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Mauritania Islamic Air Force | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 23 | 20 | 🇲🇷 1.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 6 | 🇲🇷 1.7× |
| Main supplier | Brazil · 39 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
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| Helicopters | 4 | 15 | 🇸🇸 3.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 5 | 🇲🇷 1.4× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇲🇷 |
| Trainers | 10 | 0 | 🇲🇷 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Mauritania
Fleet evolution · South Sudan
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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.