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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Sudan Sudan vs Flag of Egypt Egypt

Force Profile
Sudan Egypt
Official name Sudanese Air Force Egyptian Air Force
Local name القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) القوات الجوية المصرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Miṣrīyah)
Active aircraft 184 (2026) 1,101 (2026)
Aircraft on order — +33
Roundel Roundel of Sudan air force Roundel of Egypt air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇸🇩 Sudanas of 2026
  • Combat 91
  • Helicopter 70
  • Training 6
  • Transport 17
🇪🇬 Egyptas of 2026
  • Combat 557
  • Helicopter 348
  • Training 128
  • Transport 61
  • Other 7

Fleet Evolution

🇸🇩 Sudan
🇪🇬 Egypt

Overview

Egypt's air force fields 1,101 active aircraft — 6.0:1 Sudan's 184.

The breakdown includes 91 vs 557 combat aircraft, 70 vs 348 helicopters, 17 vs 61 transport aircraft, 6 vs 128 trainers (Sudan vs Egypt). Sudan has 0 aircraft on order vs 33 for Egypt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Sudan or Egypt?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,101 active aircraft compared to Sudan's 184, a difference of 917 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sudan or Egypt?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sudan's 91.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sudan or Egypt?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sudan or Egypt?
Egypt has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Sudan's 17.
How do the Sudan and Egypt air forces compare in size?
Egypt's air force is 3.6 times larger than Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Sudan or Egypt?
Egypt has 33 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.