Air Forces comparison: El Salvador vs South Sudan
El Salvador's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 2.5x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 25 vs 15 helicopters, 7 vs 5 transport aircraft, 9 vs 0 trainers (El Salvador vs South Sudan). The El Salvador air force is officially the Air Force of El Salvador, while South Sudan's is the South 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 order | 0 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Salvadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
25 | |
Training
|
9 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
4 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, El Salvador or South Sudan?
El Salvador has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 31 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, El Salvador or South Sudan?
El Salvador has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, El Salvador or South Sudan?
El Salvador operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, El Salvador or South Sudan?
El Salvador has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to South Sudan's 5.