Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Syria
Syria's air force fields 414 active aircraft — 21:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 225 combat aircraft, 15 vs 153 helicopters, 5 vs 5 transport aircraft, 0 vs 29 trainers (South Sudan vs Syria). The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force, while Syria's is the Syrian Arab Air Force.
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Syrian Arab Air Force 🇸🇾
| Official Name | Syrian Arab Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية العربية السورية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al ʿArabīyah as Sūrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 414 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 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
153 | |
|
Training
|
29 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Syria?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 394 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Syria?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Syria?
Syria has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to South Sudan's 5.