Air Forces comparison: 
Lebanon vs 
Sri Lanka
Lebanon operates 64 active military aircraft vs 99 for Sri Lanka.
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Lebanon
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
| Lebanon | Sri Lanka | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lebanese Air Force | Sri Lanka Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 64 | 99 | 🇱🇰 1.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 17 | 🇱🇰 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 17.2 % | 🇱🇰 |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 15 | 🇱🇰 1.9× |
| Main supplier | United States · 66 % | Ex-USSR · 37 % |
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| Helicopters | 47 | 62 | 🇱🇰 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 17 | 🇱🇰 5.7× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇱🇰 |
| Trainers | 14 | 0 | 🇱🇧 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lebanon or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 64, a difference of 35 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lebanon or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lebanon or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka operates more military helicopters with 62 compared to Lebanon's 47.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lebanon or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Lebanon and Sri Lanka air forces compare in size?
Sri Lanka's air force is 5.7 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 3).