Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Zambia
Overview
Zambia's air force fields 80 active aircraft — 4.0x South Sudan's 20.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 15 combat aircraft, 15 vs 33 helicopters, 5 vs 13 transport aircraft, 0 vs 19 trainers (South Sudan vs Zambia).
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 |
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Zambian Air Force 🇿🇲
| Official Name | Zambian Air Force |
| Local Name | Zambian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 80 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 | |
Zambian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
15 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
33 | |
|
Training
|
19 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Zambian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Zambia?
Zambia has more military aircraft with 80 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Zambia?
Zambia has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Zambia?
Zambia operates more military helicopters with 33 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Zambia?
Zambia has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Zambia air forces compare in size?
Zambia's air force is 2.6 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 5).