Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Syria
United Kingdom operates 640 active military aircraft vs 414 for Syria. The breakdown includes 151 vs 225 combat aircraft, 259 vs 153 helicopters, 59 vs 5 transport aircraft, 156 vs 29 trainers (United Kingdom vs Syria). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force, while Syria's is the Syrian Arab Air Force.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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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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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
153 | |
|
Training
|
29 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Syria?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 226 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Kingdom's 151.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Syria?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Syria?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the United Kingdom and Syria air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 11.8 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Syria?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.