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

Force Profile
Sudan Eritrea
Official name Sudanese Air Force Eritrean Air Force
Local name القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday
Active aircraft 184 (2026) 20 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel Roundel of Sudan air force Roundel of Eritrea air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇸🇩 Sudanas of 2026
  • Combat 91
  • Helicopter 70
  • Training 6
  • Transport 17
🇪🇷 Eritreaas of 2026
  • Combat 2
  • Helicopter 13
  • Transport 4
  • Other 1

Fleet Evolution

🇸🇩 Sudan
🇪🇷 Eritrea

Overview

Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 9.2:1 Eritrea's 20.

The breakdown includes 91 vs 2 combat aircraft, 70 vs 13 helicopters, 17 vs 4 transport aircraft, 6 vs 0 trainers (Sudan vs Eritrea).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Sudan or Eritrea?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 164 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sudan or Eritrea?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sudan or Eritrea?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sudan or Eritrea?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Sudan and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 4.2 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 4).