Air Forces comparison: 
Iran vs 
Syria
Force Profile
| Iran | Syria | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force | Syrian Arab Air Force |
| Local name | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) | القوات الجوية العربية السورية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al ʿArabīyah as Sūrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 636 (2026) | 414 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | — | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
🇸🇾 Syriaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇮🇷 Iran
🇸🇾 Syria
Overview
Iran operates 636 active military aircraft vs 414 for Syria.
The breakdown includes 295 vs 225 combat aircraft, 160 vs 153 helicopters, 81 vs 5 transport aircraft, 88 vs 29 trainers (Iran vs Syria).
The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, while Syria's is the Syrian Arab Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Syria?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 222 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Syria?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 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).