Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 7.8x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 75 combat aircraft, 15 vs 40 helicopters, 5 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (South Sudan vs Yemen). The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force.
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 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 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 136 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 2.6 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 5).