Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs Sudan
Malaysia operates 149 active military aircraft vs 184 for Sudan. The breakdown includes 25 vs 91 combat aircraft, 54 vs 70 helicopters, 26 vs 17 transport aircraft, 36 vs 6 trainers (Malaysia vs Sudan). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sudan. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Royal Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
54 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 35 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or Sudan?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Sudan's 17.
How do the Malaysia and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Malaysia's air force is 1.5 times larger than Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or Sudan?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.