Air Forces comparison: 
Sudan vs 
Zimbabwe
Sudan's air force fields 192 active aircraft — 2.0:1 Zimbabwe's 95.
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Sudan
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Sudan | Zimbabwe | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Sudanese Air Force | Air Force of Zimbabwe | |
| Active aircraft | 192 | 95 | 🇸🇩 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 99 | 21 | 🇸🇩 4.7× |
| Combat share of fleet | 51.6 % | 22.1 % | 🇸🇩 2.3× |
| Aircraft types in service | 23 | 12 | 🇸🇩 1.9× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 56 % | China · 22 % |
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| Helicopters | 70 | 29 | 🇸🇩 2.4× |
| Transport aircraft | 17 | 14 | 🇸🇩 1.2× |
| Trainers | 6 | 31 | 🇿🇼 5.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sudan or Zimbabwe?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 192 active aircraft compared to Zimbabwe's 95, a difference of 97 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sudan or Zimbabwe?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 99 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Zimbabwe's 21.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sudan or Zimbabwe?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Zimbabwe's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sudan or Zimbabwe?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Zimbabwe's 14.
How do the Sudan and Zimbabwe air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 2.0 times larger than Zimbabwe's in terms of total active aircraft (192 vs 95).