Air Forces comparison: 
Guyana vs 
Suriname
Guyana's air force fields 12 active aircraft — 4.0:1 Suriname's 3.
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Guyana
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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
| Guyana | Suriname | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Guyana Defence Force Air Command | Surinamese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 12 | 3 | 🇬🇾 4.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 9 | 1 | 🇬🇾 9.0× |
| Main supplier | United States · 42 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 4 | 3 | 🇬🇾 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 0 | 🇬🇾 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇬🇾 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇸🇷 SurinameSA316 Alouette III ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Guyana or Suriname?
Guyana has more military aircraft with 12 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 9 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Guyana or Suriname?
Guyana operates more military helicopters with 4 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Guyana or Suriname?
Guyana has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Suriname's 0.
How do the Guyana and Suriname air forces compare in size?
Guyana's air force is 4.0 times larger than Suriname's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 3).