Air Forces comparison: 
South Sudan vs 
Chad
Chad's air force fields 40 active aircraft — 2.0:1 South Sudan's 20.
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South Sudan
Chad
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| South Sudan | Chad | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | South Sudan Air Force | Chadian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 40 | 🇹🇩 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 9 | 🇹🇩 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 22.5 % | 🇹🇩 |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 12 | 🇹🇩 2.0× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 75 % | Ex-USSR · 52 % |
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| Helicopters | 15 | 16 | 🇹🇩 1.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 9 | 🇹🇩 1.8× |
| Trainers | 0 | 6 | 🇹🇩 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Chad?
Chad has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Chad?
Chad has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Chad?
Chad operates more military helicopters with 16 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Chad?
Chad has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Chad air forces compare in size?
Chad's air force is 1.8 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 5).