Air Forces comparison: Netherlands vs Sudan
Netherlands operates 124 active military aircraft vs 184 for Sudan. The breakdown includes 40 vs 91 combat aircraft, 67 vs 70 helicopters, 4 vs 17 transport aircraft, 13 vs 6 trainers (Netherlands vs Sudan). Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sudan. The Netherlands air force is officially the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 124 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
40 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
67 | |
Training
|
13 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Netherlands or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Netherlands's 124, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Netherlands or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Netherlands's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Netherlands or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Netherlands's 67.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Netherlands or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Netherlands and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 4.2 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Netherlands or Sudan?
Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.