Air Forces comparison: Norway vs Syria
Syria's air force fields 414 active aircraft — 3.7x Norway's 111. The breakdown includes 52 vs 225 combat aircraft, 34 vs 153 helicopters, 9 vs 5 transport aircraft, 16 vs 29 trainers (Norway vs Syria). Norway has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria. The Norway air force is officially the Royal Norwegian Air Force, while Syria's is the Syrian Arab Air Force.
Royal Norwegian Air Force 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftforsvaret |
| Active aircraft | 111 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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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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Norwegian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
52 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
34 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 Norwegian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Norway or Syria?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Norway's 111, a difference of 303 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Norway or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Norway's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Norway or Syria?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Norway's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Norway or Syria?
Norway has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Norway and Syria air forces compare in size?
Norway's air force is 1.8 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Norway or Syria?
Norway has 6 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.