Air Forces comparison: 
South Sudan vs 
Tunisia
Tunisia's air force fields 174 active aircraft — 8.7:1 South Sudan's 20.
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South Sudan
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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 | Tunisia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | South Sudan Air Force | Tunisian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 174 | 🇹🇳 8.7× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 9 | 🇹🇳 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 13 | 🇹🇳 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 7.5 % | 🇹🇳 |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 17 | 🇹🇳 2.8× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 75 % | United States · 64 % |
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| Helicopters | 15 | 116 | 🇹🇳 7.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 15 | 🇹🇳 3.0× |
| Trainers | 0 | 25 | 🇹🇳 |
| UAVs | 0 | 5 | 🇹🇳 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · South Sudan
Fleet evolution · Tunisia
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more military aircraft with 174 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 154 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more combat aircraft with 13 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Tunisia?
Tunisia operates more military helicopters with 116 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Tunisia?
Tunisia has more transport aircraft with 15 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Tunisia air forces compare in size?
Tunisia's air force is 3.0 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (15 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Sudan or Tunisia?
Tunisia has 9 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.