Air Forces comparison: Sri Lanka vs Suriname
Sri Lanka's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 33:1 Suriname's 3. The breakdown includes 17 vs 0 combat aircraft, 62 vs 3 helicopters, 17 vs 0 transport aircraft (Sri Lanka vs Suriname). The Sri Lanka air force is officially the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Sri Lanka Air Force 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Local Name | ශ්රී ලංකා ගුවන් හමුදාව (Sri Lanka Guwan Hamudawa) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Surinamese Air Force 🇸🇷
| Official Name | Surinamese Air Force |
| Local Name | Surinaamse Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 3 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Sri Lankan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
17 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
62 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Surinamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Sri Lankan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sri Lanka or Suriname?
Sri Lanka has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 96 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or Suriname?
Sri Lanka has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Suriname's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sri Lanka or Suriname?
Sri Lanka operates more military helicopters with 62 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sri Lanka or Suriname?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Suriname's 0.