Air Forces comparison: 
Iraq vs 
Syria
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇮🇶 Iraqas of 2026
🇸🇾 Syriaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇮🇶 Iraq
🇸🇾 Syria
Overview
Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft vs 414 for Syria.
The breakdown includes 53 vs 225 combat aircraft, 213 vs 153 helicopters, 24 vs 5 transport aircraft, 99 vs 29 trainers (Iraq vs Syria). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria.
The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab Air Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Syria?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Iraq and Syria air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 4.8 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.