Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 2.1x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 25 vs 91 combat aircraft, 22 vs 70 helicopters, 23 vs 17 transport aircraft, 11 vs 6 trainers (Portugal vs Sudan). Portugal has 3 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sudan.
Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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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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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
23 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 98 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Sudan?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Sudan's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Sudan?
Portugal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.