Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Vietnam
Vietnam's air force fields 205 active aircraft — 10:1 South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 71 combat aircraft, 15 vs 42 helicopters, 5 vs 17 transport aircraft, 0 vs 75 trainers (South Sudan vs Vietnam). The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Air Force.
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 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 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
|
Training
|
75 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 185 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 42 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Vietnam's air force is 3.4 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 5).