Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Tanzania
Overview
Tanzania's air force fields 43 active aircraft — 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 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Tanzania Air Force Command 🇹🇿
| Official Name | Tanzania Air Force Command |
| Local Name | Jeshi la Anga la Wananchi wa Tanzania |
| Active aircraft | 43 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
15 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Tanzanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
20 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
8 | |
|
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.