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

Force Profile
Sudan Ethiopia
Official name Sudanese Air Force Ethiopian Air Force
Local name القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl)
Active aircraft 184 (2026) 99 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel Roundel of Sudan air force Roundel of Ethiopia air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇸🇩 Sudanas of 2026
  • Combat 91
  • Helicopter 70
  • Training 6
  • Transport 17
🇪🇹 Ethiopiaas of 2026
  • Combat 34
  • Helicopter 31
  • Training 20
  • Transport 14

Fleet Evolution

🇸🇩 Sudan
🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Overview

Sudan operates 184 active military aircraft vs 99 for Ethiopia.

The breakdown includes 91 vs 34 combat aircraft, 70 vs 31 helicopters, 17 vs 14 transport aircraft, 6 vs 20 trainers (Sudan vs Ethiopia).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 99, a difference of 85 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ethiopia's 34.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Ethiopia's 31.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Ethiopia's 14.