Air Forces comparison: 
Bahrain vs 
Sri Lanka
Bahrain operates 136 active military aircraft vs 99 for Sri Lanka.
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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
| Bahrain | Sri Lanka | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Bahraini Air Force | Sri Lanka Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 136 | 99 | 🇧🇭 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 3 | 0 | 🇧🇭 |
| Combat aircraft | 44 | 17 | 🇧🇭 2.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 32.4 % | 17.2 % | 🇧🇭 1.9× |
| Aircraft types in service | 12 | 15 | 🇱🇰 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 89 % | Ex-USSR · 37 % |
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| Helicopters | 80 | 62 | 🇧🇭 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 17 | 🇱🇰 5.7× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇱🇰 |
| Trainers | 9 | 0 | 🇧🇭 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Sri Lanka?
Bahrain has more military aircraft with 136 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 99, a difference of 37 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Sri Lanka?
Bahrain has more combat aircraft with 44 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Sri Lanka?
Bahrain operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Sri Lanka's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and Sri Lanka air forces compare in size?
Sri Lanka's air force is 5.7 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahrain or Sri Lanka?
Bahrain has 3 aircraft on order compared to Sri Lanka's 0.