Air Forces comparison: Ethiopia vs Suriname

Ethiopia's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 33:1 Suriname's 3. The breakdown includes 34 vs 0 combat aircraft, 31 vs 3 helicopters, 14 vs 0 transport aircraft, 20 vs 0 trainers (Ethiopia vs Suriname).

Ethiopian Air Force 🇪🇹

Official Name Ethiopian Air Force
Local Name የኢትዮጵያ አየር ሃይል (YeItyopya Ayer Hayl)
Active aircraft 99 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Ethiopia air force

Surinamese Air Force 🇸🇷

Official Name Surinamese Air Force
Local Name Surinaamse Luchtmacht
Active aircraft 3 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Suriname air force

Ethiopian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 34
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 31
Training Training 20
Transport Transport 14
Other Other 0

Surinamese aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 3
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 0
Other Other 0

Evolution of Ethiopian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Ethiopia or Suriname?
Ethiopia has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 96 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ethiopia or Suriname?
Ethiopia has more combat aircraft with 34 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Suriname's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ethiopia or Suriname?
Ethiopia operates more military helicopters with 31 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ethiopia or Suriname?
Ethiopia has more transport aircraft with 14 compared to Suriname's 0.