Air Forces comparison: Nigeria vs Syria
Syria's air force fields 414 active aircraft — 2.5x Nigeria's 164. The breakdown includes 24 vs 225 combat aircraft, 73 vs 153 helicopters, 20 vs 5 transport aircraft, 39 vs 29 trainers (Nigeria vs Syria). Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria. The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab Air Force.
Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 75 |
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Syrian Arab Air Force 🇸🇾
| Official Name | Syrian Arab Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية العربية السورية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al ʿArabīyah as Sūrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 414 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
24 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
73 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
153 | |
|
Training
|
29 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nigeria or Syria?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Nigeria's 164, a difference of 250 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nigeria or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nigeria's 24.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nigeria or Syria?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Nigeria's 73.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nigeria or Syria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Nigeria and Syria air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 4.0 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Nigeria or Syria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.