Air Forces comparison: 
Namibia vs 
South Sudan
Namibia operates 34 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
NamibiaWorld #115
3.0
AIRS Index / 100
Namibia leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories
South SudanWorld #123
2.5
Namibia
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
| Namibia | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Namibian Air Force | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 34 | 20 | 🇳🇦 1.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 22 | 0 | 🇳🇦 |
| Combat share of fleet | 64.7 % | 0.0 % | 🇳🇦 |
| Aircraft types in service | 10 | 6 | 🇳🇦 1.7× |
| Main supplier | China · 68 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 15 | 🇸🇸 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 5 | 🇸🇸 1.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Namibia or South Sudan?
Namibia has more military aircraft with 34 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Namibia or South Sudan?
Namibia has more combat aircraft with 22 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Namibia or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Namibia's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Namibia or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Namibia's 3.
How do the Namibia and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
South Sudan's air force is 1.7 times larger than Namibia's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 3).