Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Syria
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Local Name | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) |
| Active aircraft | 627 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
153 | |
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Training
|
29 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Syria?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 213 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Syria?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 225.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Syria?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Syria?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Iran and Syria air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 16.2 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 5).