Air Forces comparison: Sudan vs El Salvador

Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 3.6x El Salvador's 51. The breakdown includes 91 vs 6 combat aircraft, 70 vs 25 helicopters, 17 vs 7 transport aircraft, 6 vs 9 trainers (Sudan vs El Salvador). The El Salvador air force is officially the Air Force of El Salvador.

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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Sudan air force

Air Force of El Salvador 🇸🇻

Official Name Air Force of El Salvador
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña
Active aircraft 51 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of El Salvador air force

Sudanese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 91
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 70
Training Training 6
Transport Transport 17
Other Other 0

Salvadorian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 6
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 25
Training Training 9
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 4

Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Sudan or El Salvador?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to El Salvador's 51, a difference of 133 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sudan or El Salvador?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to El Salvador's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sudan or El Salvador?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to El Salvador's 25.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sudan or El Salvador?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to El Salvador's 7.
How do the Sudan and El Salvador air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 2.4 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 7).