Air Forces comparison: Israel vs Syria
Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 613 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 94 |
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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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Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
348 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
147 | |
Training
|
69 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
38 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
153 | |
|
Training
|
29 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or Syria?
Israel has more military aircraft with 613 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 199 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Syria?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 348 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 225.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Syria?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Israel's 147.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Syria?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Israel and Syria air forces compare in size?
Israel's air force is 2.2 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Syria?
Israel has 94 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.