Air Forces comparison: Uganda vs South Sudan
Overview
Uganda's air force fields 51 active aircraft — 2.5x South Sudan's 20.
The breakdown includes 6 vs 0 combat aircraft, 30 vs 15 helicopters, 2 vs 5 transport aircraft, 12 vs 0 trainers (Uganda vs South Sudan). Uganda has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for South Sudan.
The Uganda air force is officially the Uganda Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan Air Force.
Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
30 | |
Training
|
12 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
1 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Uganda or South Sudan?
Uganda has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 31 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Uganda or South Sudan?
Uganda has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Sudan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Uganda or South Sudan?
Uganda operates more military helicopters with 30 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Uganda or South Sudan?
South Sudan has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Uganda and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
South Sudan's air force is 2.5 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Uganda or South Sudan?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to South Sudan's 0.