Air Forces comparison: Sudan vs South Africa
Overview
Sudan operates 184 active military aircraft vs 192 for South Africa.
The breakdown includes 91 vs 25 combat aircraft, 70 vs 84 helicopters, 17 vs 22 transport aircraft, 6 vs 57 trainers (Sudan vs South Africa).
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 order | 0 |
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South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 192 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
91 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
70 | |
Training
|
6 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
0 | |
South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
84 | |
|
Training
|
57 | |
|
Transport
|
22 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sudan or South Africa?
South Africa has more military aircraft with 192 active aircraft compared to Sudan's 184, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sudan or South Africa?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Africa's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sudan or South Africa?
South Africa operates more military helicopters with 84 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sudan or South Africa?
South Africa has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Sudan's 17.