Air Forces comparison: 
Sri Lanka vs 
Syria
Sri Lanka's air force fields 87 active aircraft — 7.9:1 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
| Sri Lanka | Syria | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Sri Lanka Air Force | Syrian Arab Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 87 | 11 | 🇱🇰 7.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 17 | 2 | 🇱🇰 8.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 19.5 % | 18.2 % | 🇱🇰 1.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 5 | 🇱🇰 3.0× |
| Main supplier | United States · 36 % | Ex-USSR · 55 % |
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| Helicopters | 49 | 6 | 🇱🇰 8.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 17 | 0 | 🇱🇰 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 4 | 0 | 🇱🇰 |
| Trainers | 0 | 3 | 🇸🇾 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sri Lanka or Syria?
Sri Lanka has more military aircraft with 87 active aircraft compared to Syria's 11, a difference of 76 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or Syria?
Sri Lanka has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sri Lanka or Syria?
Sri Lanka operates more military helicopters with 49 compared to Syria's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sri Lanka or Syria?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Syria's 0.
How do the Sri Lanka and Syria air forces compare in size?
Sri Lanka's air force is 7.9 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (87 vs 11).