Air Forces comparison: 
Rwanda vs 
Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 8.8:1 Rwanda's 21.
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Rwanda
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Rwanda | Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Rwandan Air Force | Sudanese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 21 | 184 | 🇸🇩 8.8× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 91 | 🇸🇩 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 49.5 % | 🇸🇩 |
| Aircraft types in service | 4 | 23 | 🇸🇩 5.8× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 81 % | Ex-USSR · 59 % |
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| Helicopters | 17 | 70 | 🇸🇩 4.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 17 | 🇸🇩 8.5× |
| Trainers | 2 | 6 | 🇸🇩 3.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Rwanda or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Rwanda's 21, a difference of 163 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Rwanda or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Rwanda's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Rwanda or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Rwanda's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Rwanda or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Rwanda's 2.
How do the Rwanda and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 8.5 times larger than Rwanda's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 2).