Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs Sudan
North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 6.1x Sudan's 184. The breakdown includes 571 vs 91 combat aircraft, 80 vs 0 bombers, 205 vs 70 helicopters, 275 vs 17 transport aircraft, 0 vs 6 trainers (North Korea vs Sudan). The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army Air Force.
Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gonggun) |
| Active aircraft | 1131 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
571 | |
Bomber
|
80 | |
Helicopter
|
205 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
275 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
91 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
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Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Korea or Sudan?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to Sudan's 184, a difference of 947 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, North Korea or Sudan?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sudan's 91.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Korea or Sudan?
North Korea operates more military helicopters with 205 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Korea or Sudan?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to Sudan's 17.
How do the North Korea and Sudan air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 16.2 times larger than Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 17).