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 unit price, helicopters by era) · 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× |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 0 | 🇧🇸 |
| 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.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahamas or Suriname?
Bahamas has 1 aircraft on order compared to Suriname's 0.