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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Lebanon Lebanon vs Flag of Syria Syria

Syria's air force fields 414 active aircraft — 6.5:1 Lebanon's 64.

Force Profile
Lebanon Syria
Official name Lebanese Air Force Syrian Arab Air Force
Local name القوات الجوية اللبنانية (Al Quwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniya) القوات الجوية العربية السورية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al ʿArabīyah as Sūrīyah)
Active aircraft 64 (2026) 414 (2026)
Aircraft on order — —
Roundel Roundel of Lebanon air force Roundel of Syria air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇱🇧 Lebanonas of 2026
  • Helicopter 47
  • Training 14
  • Transport 3
🇸🇾 Syriaas of 2026
  • Combat 225
  • Helicopter 153
  • Training 29
  • Transport 5
  • Other 2

Fleet Evolution

🇱🇧 Lebanon
🇸🇾 Syria
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Lebanon or Syria?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 64, a difference of 350 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lebanon or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lebanon or Syria?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Lebanon's 47.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lebanon or Syria?
Syria has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Lebanon and Syria air forces compare in size?
Syria's air force is 1.7 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (5 vs 3).