Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Syria
Germany operates 589 active military aircraft vs 414 for Syria. The breakdown includes 224 vs 225 combat aircraft, 290 vs 153 helicopters, 70 vs 5 transport aircraft, 2 vs 29 trainers (Germany vs Syria). Germany has 302 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria. The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab Air Force.
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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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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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
224 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
290 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
70 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
153 | |
|
Training
|
29 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Syria?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 175 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Germany's 224.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Syria?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Syria?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Germany and Syria air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 14.0 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (70 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Syria?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.