Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs South Sudan
North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 57:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 571 vs 0 combat aircraft, 80 vs 0 bombers, 205 vs 15 helicopters, 275 vs 5 transport aircraft (North Korea vs South Sudan). The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan 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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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
571 | |
Bomber
|
80 | |
Helicopter
|
205 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
275 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Korea or South Sudan?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 1,111 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, North Korea or South Sudan?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Korea or South Sudan?
North Korea operates more military helicopters with 205 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Korea or South Sudan?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the North Korea and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 55.0 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 5).