South Africa Military Strength
One of the more technologically advanced militaries in all of Africa belongs to South Africa.
The values showcased below are all considered for the final GFP ranking recognized as the "Power Index" (abbrv: "PwrIndx"). Several values (not shown nor disclosed) are added into the GFP formula to determine exact placement in the final GFP ranking. PwrIndx scores are judged on a perfect value of "0.0000" with the United States leading the way with a PwrIndx score of "0.2461". Bonuses and penalties are added to each nation as needed while landlocked countries (ex: Austria) are not penalized for lack of a standing navy.
A total of 68 countries make up the GFP ranked list.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 50,586,757 [2012]
Available Manpower: 25,913,422 [2011]
Fit for Service: 14,093,327 [2011]
Reaching Military Age Annually: 967,139 [2011]
Active Frontline Personnel: 74,000 [2011]
Active Reserve Personnel: 0 [2011]
LAND SYSTEMS
Tank value includes MBT, light tanks and tank destroyer systems, wheeled or tracked.
Tanks: 250 [2012]
Armored Fighting Vehicles: 1,590 [2012]
Self-Propelled Guns: 43 [2012]
Towed Artillery Pieces: 75 [2012]
Rocket Projectors (MLRS): 240 [2012]
Portable Mortar Systems: 1,320 [2012]
Portable AT Weapons: 1,153 [2012]
Logistical Vehicles: 2,200
AIR POWER
Includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
All aircraft types accounted for including UAVs, transports, gunships, recon, naval, trainers, etc...
Total Aircraft: 235 [2012]
Helicopters: 91 [2012]
NAVAL POWER
Aircraft Carrier value does not include helicopter carrier-type vessels.
Total Strength: 24 (includes auxiliaries)
Aircraft Carriers: 0 [2012]
Frigates: 4 [2012]
Destroyers: 0 [2012]
Corvettes: 0 [2012]
Submarines: 3 [2012]
Coastal Craft: 6 [2012]
Mine Warfare: 4 [2012]
Amphibious Assault: 0 [2012]
RESOURCES (PETROLEUM)
Oil Production: 169,000 bbl/day [2012]
Oil Consumption: 579,000 bbl/day [2011]
Proven Oil Reserves: 15,000,000 bbl/day [2012]
LOGISTICAL
Labor Force: 17,660,000 [2012]
Merchant Marine Strength: 3 [2012]
Major Ports and Terminals: 5
Roadway Coverage: 362,099
Railway Coverage: 20,192
Serviceable Airports: 567 [2012]
FINANCIAL (in USD)
Defense Budget: $4,827,000,000 [2012]
External Debt: $47,490,000,000 [2011]
Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $48,870,000,000 [2012]
Purchasing Power Parity: $555,000,000,000 [2012]
GEOGRAPHY (in km)
Square Land Area: 1,219,090 km
Coastline: 2,798 km
Shared Border: 4,862 km
Waterways: 0 km
Sources: US Library of Congress; CIA.gov/CIA World Factbook; EIA.gov; wikipedia.com; energy.eu; SIPRI.org. Some values estimated based on factors available when official sources are lacking.
Material presented throughout this website is for entertainment value and is only as accurate as the sources allow.
MANPOWER:
• Total Populations
• Available Manpower
• Fit for Service
• Reaching Military Age Annually
• Active Military Manpower
• Active Reserve Military Manpower
LAND SYSTEMS:
• Tanks
• Armored Fighting Vehicles
• Self-Propelled Guns
• Towed Artillery Pieces
• Rocket Projectors (MLRS)
• Portable Mortar Systems
• Portable Anti-Tank Weapons
• Logistical Vehicles
AIR POWER:
• Total Aircraft
• Helicopters
• Serviceable Airports
NAVAL POWER:
• Total Strength
• Aircraft Carriers
• Frigates
• Destroyers
• Corvettes
• Submarines
• Coastal Patrol Craft
• Mine Warfare
• Amphibious Assault
RESOURCES:
• Oil Production
• Oil Consumption
• Proven Oil Reserves
LOGISTICAL:
• Labor Force
• Merchant Marine Strength
• Major Ports and Terminals
• Roadway Coverage
• Railway Coverage
FINANCIAL:
• Annual Defense Budget
• External Debt
• Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold
• Purchasing Power Parity
GEOGRAPHIC:
• Square Land Area
• Coastline
• Shared Borders
• Waterway Coverage
POWERS BY REGION:
• Africa
• Asia-Pacific
• Europe
• Middle East
• North America
• South America
• Scandinavia
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