Air Forces comparison: 
Congo Democratic Republic vs 
South Sudan
Congo Democratic Republic's air force fields 57 active aircraft — 2.9:1 South Sudan's 20.
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Congo Democratic RepublicWorld #95
3.9
AIRS Index / 100
Congo Democratic Republic leads on 4 of 4 categories
South SudanWorld #123
2.5
Congo Democratic Republic
South Sudan
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Congo Democratic Republic | South Sudan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 57 | 20 | 🇨🇩 2.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 0 | 🇨🇩 |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 0 | 🇨🇩 |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.5 % | 0.0 % | 🇨🇩 |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 6 | 🇨🇩 2.8× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 54 % | Ex-USSR · 75 % |
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| Helicopters | 38 | 15 | 🇨🇩 2.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 11 | 5 | 🇨🇩 2.2× |
| Trainers | 2 | 0 | 🇨🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has more military aircraft with 57 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 37 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic operates more military helicopters with 38 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the Congo Democratic Republic and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
Congo Democratic Republic's air force is 2.2 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Congo Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
Congo Democratic Republic has 1 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.