Air Forces comparison: 
Sri Lanka vs 
Uzbekistan
Sri Lanka operates 99 active military aircraft vs 196 for Uzbekistan.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Sri LankaWorld #81
5.1
AIRS Index / 100
Uzbekistan leads on 3 of 5 categories
UzbekistanWorld #53
8.9
Sri Lanka
Uzbekistan
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
| Sri Lanka | Uzbekistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Sri Lanka Air Force | Uzbekistan Air and Air Defence Forces | |
| Active aircraft | 99 | 196 | 🇺🇿 2.0× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 6 | 🇺🇿 |
| Combat aircraft | 17 | 76 | 🇺🇿 4.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 17.2 % | 38.8 % | 🇺🇿 2.3× |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 12 | 🇱🇰 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 37 % | Ex-USSR · 80 % |
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| Helicopters | 62 | 101 | 🇺🇿 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 17 | 13 | 🇱🇰 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇱🇰 |
| Trainers | 0 | 6 | 🇺🇿 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sri Lanka or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more military aircraft with 196 active aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 99, a difference of 97 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has more combat aircraft with 76 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sri Lanka's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sri Lanka or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Sri Lanka's 62.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sri Lanka or Uzbekistan?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Uzbekistan's 13.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Sri Lanka or Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has 6 aircraft on order compared to Sri Lanka's 0.