Air Forces comparison: Gambia vs Suriname

Suriname's air force fields 3 active aircraft — 3.0x Gambia's 1. The breakdown includes 1 vs 0 combat aircraft, 0 vs 3 helicopters (Gambia vs Suriname).

Gambian Air Force 🇬🇲

Official Name Gambian Air Force
Local Name Military Air Assets
Active aircraft 1 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

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

Gambian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 1
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 0
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 0
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 Gambian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Gambia or Suriname?
Suriname has more military aircraft with 3 active aircraft compared to Gambia's 1, a difference of 2 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gambia or Suriname?
Gambia has more combat aircraft with 1 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Suriname's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gambia or Suriname?
Suriname operates more military helicopters with 3 compared to Gambia's 0.