Air Forces comparison: 
Namibia vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 192 active aircraft — 5.5:1 Namibia's 35.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Namibia | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Namibian Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 35 | 192 | 🇸🇩 5.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 22 | 99 | 🇸🇩 4.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 62.9 % | 51.6 % | 🇳🇦 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 23 | 🇸🇩 2.3× |
| Main supplier | China · 77 % | Ex-USSR · 56 % |
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| Helicopters | 8 | 70 | 🇸🇩 8.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 17 | 🇸🇩 3.4× |
| Trainers | 0 | 6 | 🇸🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Namibia or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 192 active aircraft compared to Namibia's 35, a difference of 157 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Namibia or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 99 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Namibia's 22.
Which country has more military helicopters, Namibia or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Namibia's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Namibia or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Namibia's 5.
How do the Namibia and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 5.5 times larger than Namibia's in terms of total active aircraft (192 vs 35).