Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Syria
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 3.7x Syria's 414. The breakdown includes 314 vs 225 combat aircraft, 856 vs 153 helicopters, 56 vs 5 transport aircraft, 293 vs 29 trainers (South Korea vs Syria). South Korea has 410 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria. The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force , while Syria's is the Syrian Arab Air Force.
Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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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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South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
314 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
856 | |
Training
|
293 | |
Transport
|
56 | |
Other
|
24 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
153 | |
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Training
|
29 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or Syria?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 1,129 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or Syria?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 225.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or Syria?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or Syria?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the South Korea and Syria air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 11.2 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (56 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Syria?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.