Air Forces comparison: Malawi vs South Sudan
Malawi operates 11 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan. The breakdown includes 8 vs 15 helicopters, 3 vs 5 transport aircraft (Malawi vs South Sudan). The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Malawian Air Force 🇲🇼
| Official Name | Malawian Air Force |
| Local Name | Air Wing of the Malawi Defence Force |
| Active aircraft | 11 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 |
Malawian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
8 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malawian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malawi or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Malawi's 11, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malawi or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Malawi's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malawi or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Malawi's 3.
How do the Malawi and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
South Sudan's air force is 1.7 times larger than Malawi's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 3).