Air Forces comparison: Malaysia vs South Sudan
Malaysia's air force fields 149 active aircraft — 7.5x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 25 vs 0 combat aircraft, 54 vs 15 helicopters, 26 vs 5 transport aircraft, 36 vs 0 trainers (Malaysia vs South Sudan). Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan 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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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
54 | |
Training
|
36 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
8 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Malaysia or South Sudan?
Malaysia has more military aircraft with 149 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 129 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Malaysia or South Sudan?
Malaysia has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Malaysia or South Sudan?
Malaysia operates more military helicopters with 54 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Malaysia or South Sudan?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Malaysia and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Malaysia's air force is 5.2 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Malaysia or South Sudan?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.