Air Forces comparison: Colombia vs Syria
Colombia operates 437 active military aircraft vs 414 for Syria. The breakdown includes 19 vs 225 combat aircraft, 257 vs 153 helicopters, 89 vs 5 transport aircraft, 47 vs 29 trainers (Colombia vs Syria). Colombia has 32 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria. The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab Air Force.
Colombian Air Force 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Colombiana |
| Active aircraft | 437 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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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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Colombian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
19 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
257 | |
Training
|
47 | |
Transport
|
89 | |
Other
|
25 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
153 | |
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Training
|
29 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Colombian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Colombia or Syria?
Colombia has more military aircraft with 437 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 23 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Colombia or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Colombia's 19.
Which country has more military helicopters, Colombia or Syria?
Colombia operates more military helicopters with 257 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Colombia or Syria?
Colombia has more transport aircraft with 89 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Colombia and Syria air forces compare in size?
Colombia's air force is 17.8 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (89 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Colombia or Syria?
Colombia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.