Air Forces comparison: 
Kazakhstan vs 
Sri Lanka
Kazakhstan operates 181 active military aircraft vs 99 for Sri Lanka.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
KazakhstanWorld #55
8.8
AIRS Index / 100
Kazakhstan leads on 4 of 5 categories
Sri LankaWorld #81
5.1
Kazakhstan
Sri Lanka
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
| Kazakhstan | Sri Lanka | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Kazakh Air Defense Forces | Sri Lanka Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 181 | 99 | 🇰🇿 1.8× |
| Aircraft on order | 28 | 0 | 🇰🇿 |
| Combat aircraft | 68 | 17 | 🇰🇿 4.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 37.6 % | 17.2 % | 🇰🇿 2.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 15 | — |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 73 % | Ex-USSR · 37 % |
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| Helicopters | 72 | 62 | 🇰🇿 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 21 | 17 | 🇰🇿 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇱🇰 |
| Trainers | 20 | 0 | 🇰🇿 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Kazakhstan or Sri Lanka?
Kazakhstan has more military aircraft with 181 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 99, a difference of 82 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Kazakhstan or Sri Lanka?
Kazakhstan has more combat aircraft with 68 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Kazakhstan or Sri Lanka?
Kazakhstan operates more military helicopters with 72 compared to Sri Lanka's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Kazakhstan or Sri Lanka?
Kazakhstan has more transport aircraft with 21 compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Kazakhstan or Sri Lanka?
Kazakhstan has 28 aircraft on order compared to Sri Lanka's 0.