Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Chad
Overview
Chad's air force fields 40 active aircraft — 2.0x South Sudan's 20.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 9 combat aircraft, 15 vs 16 helicopters, 5 vs 9 transport aircraft, 0 vs 6 trainers (South Sudan vs Chad).
The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩
| Official Name | Chadian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya) |
| Active aircraft | 40 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 | |
Chadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
9 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
16 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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).