Air Forces comparison: Eritrea vs Suriname
Eritrea's air force fields 20 active aircraft — 6.7x Suriname's 3. The breakdown includes 2 vs 0 combat aircraft, 13 vs 3 helicopters, 4 vs 0 transport aircraft (Eritrea vs Suriname).
Eritrean Air Force 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Air Force |
| Local Name | Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Surinamese Air Force 🇸🇷
| Official Name | Surinamese Air Force |
| Local Name | Surinaamse Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 3 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Eritrean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
2 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Surinamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Eritrean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Eritrea or Suriname?
Eritrea has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 17 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Eritrea or Suriname?
Eritrea has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Suriname's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Eritrea or Suriname?
Eritrea operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Eritrea or Suriname?
Eritrea has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Suriname's 0.