Air Forces comparison: South Sudan vs Zimbabwe
Overview
Zimbabwe's air force fields 94 active aircraft — 4.7x South Sudan's 20.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 21 combat aircraft, 15 vs 28 helicopters, 5 vs 14 transport aircraft, 0 vs 31 trainers (South Sudan vs Zimbabwe).
The South Sudan air force is officially the South Sudan Air Force, while Zimbabwe's is the Air Force of Zimbabwe.
South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Air Force of Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
| Official Name | Air Force of Zimbabwe |
| Active aircraft | 94 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
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South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
15 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Zimbabwean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
21 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
28 | |
|
Training
|
31 | |
|
Transport
|
14 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Zimbabwean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Sudan or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has more military aircraft with 94 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 74 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Sudan or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has more combat aircraft with 21 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Sudan or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe operates more military helicopters with 28 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Sudan or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the South Sudan and Zimbabwe air forces compare in size?
Zimbabwe's air force is 2.8 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 5).