Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Kenya
Kenya's air force fields 120 active aircraft — 6.0x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 23 combat aircraft, 15 vs 45 helicopters, 5 vs 24 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (South Sudan vs Kenya). South Sudan has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Kenya. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force, while Kenya's is the Kenya Air Force.
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Kenya Air Force 🇰🇪
| Official Name | Kenya Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 120 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
15 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Kenyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
23 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
45 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Kenyan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Kenya?
Kenya has more military aircraft with 120 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 100 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Kenya?
Kenya has more combat aircraft with 23 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Kenya?
Kenya operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Kenya?
Kenya has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Kenya air forces compare in size?
Kenya's air force is 4.8 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Sudan or Kenya?
Kenya has 2 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.