Air Forces comparison: 
Cambodia vs 
Syria
Cambodia's air force fields 24 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Syria's 11.
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Cambodia
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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
| Cambodia | Syria | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Cambodian Air Force | Syrian Arab Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 24 | 11 | 🇰🇭 2.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 2 | 🇸🇾 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 18.2 % | 🇸🇾 |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 5 | 🇰🇭 1.4× |
| Main supplier | China · 46 % | Ex-USSR · 55 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 6 | 🇰🇭 3.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 0 | 🇰🇭 |
| Trainers | 0 | 3 | 🇸🇾 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cambodia or Syria?
Cambodia has more military aircraft with 24 active aircraft compared to Syria's 11, a difference of 13 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cambodia or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 2 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cambodia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cambodia or Syria?
Cambodia operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Syria's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cambodia or Syria?
Cambodia has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Syria's 0.
How do the Cambodia and Syria air forces compare in size?
Cambodia's air force is 2.2 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 11).