Air Forces comparison: Niger vs South Sudan
Niger operates 25 active military aircraft vs 20 for South Sudan. The breakdown includes 2 vs 0 combat aircraft, 12 vs 15 helicopters, 8 vs 5 transport aircraft, 2 vs 0 trainers (Niger vs South Sudan). Niger has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Nigerien Air Force 🇳🇪
| Official Name | Nigerien Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Niger |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Nigerien aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
2 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
12 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
Other
|
1 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerien Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Niger or South Sudan?
Niger has more military aircraft with 25 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 5 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Niger or South Sudan?
Niger has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Niger or South Sudan?
South Sudan operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Niger's 12.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Niger or South Sudan?
Niger has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Niger and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Niger's air force is 1.6 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Niger or South Sudan?
Niger has 2 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.