Air Forces comparison: 
Jamaica vs 
Suriname
Jamaica's air force fields 17 active aircraft — 5.7:1 Suriname's 3.
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Jamaica
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Jamaica | Suriname | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Jamaica Defence Force | Surinamese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 3 | 🇯🇲 5.7× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 0 | 🇯🇲 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 4 | 1 | 🇯🇲 4.0× |
| Main supplier | United States · 88 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 14 | 3 | 🇯🇲 4.7× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇯🇲 |
| Trainers | 2 | 0 | 🇯🇲 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇸🇷 SurinameSA316 Alouette III ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Jamaica or Suriname?
Jamaica has more military aircraft with 17 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Jamaica or Suriname?
Jamaica operates more military helicopters with 14 compared to Suriname's 3.
How do the Jamaica and Suriname air forces compare in size?
Jamaica's air force is 4.7 times larger than Suriname's in terms of total active aircraft (14 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Jamaica or Suriname?
Jamaica has 2 aircraft on order compared to Suriname's 0.