Air Forces comparison: 
South Sudan vs 
Zambia
Zambia's air force fields 80 active aircraft — 4.0:1 South Sudan's 20.
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South Sudan
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| South Sudan | Zambia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | South Sudan Air Force | Zambian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 80 | 🇿🇲 4.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 15 | 🇿🇲 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 18.8 % | 🇿🇲 |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 13 | 🇿🇲 2.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 75 % | China · 44 % |
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| Helicopters | 15 | 33 | 🇿🇲 2.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 13 | 🇿🇲 2.6× |
| Trainers | 0 | 19 | 🇿🇲 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · South Sudan
Fleet evolution · Zambia
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).