Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs South Sudan
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 8.2x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 24 vs 0 combat aircraft, 73 vs 15 helicopters, 20 vs 5 transport aircraft, 39 vs 0 trainers (Nigeria vs South Sudan). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 75 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
8 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or South Sudan?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 144 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or South Sudan?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or South Sudan?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or South Sudan?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Nigeria and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 4.0 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or South Sudan?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.