Air Forces comparison: 
Bahamas vs 
Suriname
Bahamas operates 2 active military aircraft vs 3 for Suriname.
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Bahamas
Suriname
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Bahamas | Suriname | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Bahamas Defence Force Air Wing | Surinamese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 2 | 3 | 🇸🇷 1.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 2 | 1 | 🇧🇸 2.0× |
| Main supplier | United States · 50 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 3 | 🇸🇷 |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇧🇸 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇸🇷 SurinameSA316 Alouette III ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahamas or Suriname?
Suriname has more military aircraft with 3 active aircraft compared to Bahamas's 2, a difference of 1 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahamas or Suriname?
Suriname operates more military helicopters with 3 compared to Bahamas's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahamas or Suriname?
Bahamas has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Suriname's 0.
How do the Bahamas and Suriname air forces compare in size?
Suriname's air force is 1.5 times larger than Bahamas's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).