Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Tanzania

Overview

Tanzania's air force fields 43 active aircraft β€” 2.1x South Sudan's 20.

The breakdown includes 0 vs 20 combat aircraft, 15 vs 15 helicopters, 5 vs 8 transport aircraft (South Sudan vs Tanzania). South Sudan has 0 aircraft on order vs 1 for Tanzania.

The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force, while Tanzania's is the Tanzania Air Force Command.

South Sudan Air Force πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Έ

Official Name South Sudan Air Force
Active aircraft 20 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
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Tanzania Air Force Command πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ

Official Name Tanzania Air Force Command
Local Name Jeshi la Anga la Wananchi wa Tanzania
Active aircraft 43 as of 2026
Aircraft on order1
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Roundel of Tanzania air force

South Sudanese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 15
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 5
Other Other 0

Tanzanian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 20
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 15
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 8
Other Other 0

Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet

Evolution of Tanzanian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Tanzania?
Tanzania has more military aircraft with 43 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 23 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Tanzania?
Tanzania has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Tanzania?
Tanzania operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Tanzania?
Tanzania has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Tanzania air forces compare in size?
Tanzania's air force is 1.6 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Sudan or Tanzania?
Tanzania has 1 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.