Air Forces comparison: 
Iraq vs 
Syria
Iraq's air force fields 399 active aircraft — 36:1 Syria's 11.
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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
| Iraq | Syria | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Iraqi Air Force | Syrian Arab Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 399 | 11 | 🇮🇶 36× |
| Aircraft on order | 32 | 0 | 🇮🇶 |
| Combat aircraft | 53 | 2 | 🇮🇶 26× |
| Combat share of fleet | 13.3 % | 18.2 % | 🇸🇾 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 26 | 5 | 🇮🇶 5.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 43 % | Ex-USSR · 55 % |
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| Helicopters | 213 | 6 | 🇮🇶 36× |
| Transport aircraft | 24 | 0 | 🇮🇶 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 7 | 0 | 🇮🇶 |
| Trainers | 99 | 3 | 🇮🇶 33× |
| UAVs | 3 | 0 | 🇮🇶 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 399 active aircraft compared to Syria's 11, a difference of 388 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Syria's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Syria's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq has 32 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.