Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Uganda
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 2.5x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 6 combat aircraft, 15 vs 30 helicopters, 5 vs 2 transport aircraft, 0 vs 12 trainers (South Sudan vs Uganda). South Sudan has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force, while Uganda's is the Uganda Air Force.
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
15 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
30 | |
|
Training
|
12 | |
|
Transport
|
2 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Uganda?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 31 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Uganda?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Uganda?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Uganda?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the South Sudan and Uganda air forces compare in size?
South Sudan's air force is 2.5 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Sudan or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.