Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Syria
Australia operates 355 active military aircraft vs 414 for Syria. The breakdown includes 108 vs 225 combat aircraft, 95 vs 153 helicopters, 61 vs 5 transport aircraft, 79 vs 29 trainers (Australia vs Syria). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Syria's is the Syrian Arab Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Syrian Arab Air Force 🇸🇾
| Official Name | Syrian Arab Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية العربية السورية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al ʿArabīyah as Sūrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 414 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
153 | |
|
Training
|
29 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Syria?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 59 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Syria?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Syria?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Australia and Syria air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 12.2 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Syria?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.