Air Forces comparison: 
Lebanon vs 
Syria
Lebanon's air force fields 67 active aircraft — 6.1:1 Syria's 11.
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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
| Lebanon | Syria | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lebanese Air Force | Syrian Arab Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 67 | 11 | 🇱🇧 6.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 5 | 2 | 🇱🇧 2.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 7.5 % | 18.2 % | 🇸🇾 2.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 11 | 5 | 🇱🇧 2.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 66 % | Ex-USSR · 55 % |
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| Helicopters | 45 | 6 | 🇱🇧 7.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇱🇧 |
| Trainers | 9 | 3 | 🇱🇧 3.0× |
| UAVs | 5 | 0 | 🇱🇧 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lebanon or Syria?
Lebanon has more military aircraft with 67 active aircraft compared to Syria's 11, a difference of 56 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lebanon or Syria?
Lebanon has more combat aircraft with 5 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lebanon or Syria?
Lebanon operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to Syria's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lebanon or Syria?
Lebanon has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Syria's 0.
How do the Lebanon and Syria air forces compare in size?
Lebanon's air force is 6.1 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (67 vs 11).