Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Ethiopia
Overview
Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft â 5.0x South Sudan's 20.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 34 combat aircraft, 15 vs 31 helicopters, 5 vs 14 transport aircraft, 0 vs 20 trainers (South Sudan vs Ethiopia).
The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
South Sudan Air Force đ¸đ¸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Ethiopian Air Force đŞđš
| Official Name | Ethiopian Air Force |
| Local Name | á¨á˘áľáŽáľáŤ á á¨á ááá (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
15 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ethiopian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
34 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
31 | |
|
Training
|
20 | |
|
Transport
|
14 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 79 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Ethiopia air forces compare in size?
Ethiopia's air force is 2.8 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 5).