Air Forces comparison: 
France vs 
Suriname
France's air force fields 990 active aircraft — 330:1 Suriname's 3.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| France | Suriname | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | French Air and Space Force | Surinamese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 990 | 3 | 🇫🇷 330× |
| Aircraft on order | 321 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Combat aircraft | 274 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Combat share of fleet | 27.7 % | 0.0 % | 🇫🇷 |
| Aircraft types in service | 41 | 1 | 🇫🇷 41× |
| Main supplier | France · 79 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 408 | 3 | 🇫🇷 136× |
| Transport aircraft | 172 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 53 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Trainers | 52 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| UAVs | 31 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇸🇷 SurinameSA316 Alouette III ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Suriname?
France has more military aircraft with 990 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 987 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Suriname?
France has more combat aircraft with 274 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Suriname's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Suriname?
France operates more military helicopters with 408 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Suriname?
France has more transport aircraft with 172 compared to Suriname's 0.
How do the France and Suriname air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 330.0 times larger than Suriname's in terms of total active aircraft (990 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Suriname?
France has 321 aircraft on order compared to Suriname's 0.