Air Forces comparison: 
Azerbaijan vs 
Sri Lanka
Azerbaijan operates 167 active military aircraft vs 99 for Sri Lanka.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
AzerbaijanWorld #75
6.1
AIRS Index / 100
Azerbaijan leads on 3 of 5 categories
Sri LankaWorld #81
5.1
Azerbaijan
Sri Lanka
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Azerbaijan | Sri Lanka | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Azerbaijani Air Force | Sri Lanka Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 167 | 99 | 🇦🇿 1.7× |
| Aircraft on order | 36 | 0 | 🇦🇿 |
| Combat aircraft | 39 | 17 | 🇦🇿 2.3× |
| Combat share of fleet | 23.4 % | 17.2 % | 🇦🇿 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 15 | 🇱🇰 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 80 % | Ex-USSR · 37 % |
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| Helicopters | 101 | 62 | 🇦🇿 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 17 | 🇱🇰 5.7× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇱🇰 |
| Trainers | 24 | 0 | 🇦🇿 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Azerbaijan or Sri Lanka?
Azerbaijan has more military aircraft with 167 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 99, a difference of 68 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Azerbaijan or Sri Lanka?
Azerbaijan has more combat aircraft with 39 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Azerbaijan or Sri Lanka?
Azerbaijan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Sri Lanka's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Azerbaijan or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Azerbaijan's 3.
How do the Azerbaijan and Sri Lanka air forces compare in size?
Sri Lanka's air force is 5.7 times larger than Azerbaijan's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Azerbaijan or Sri Lanka?
Azerbaijan has 36 aircraft on order compared to Sri Lanka's 0.