Air Forces comparison: Panama vs Suriname
Overview
Panama's air force fields 39 active aircraft — 13:1 Suriname's 3.
The breakdown includes 25 vs 3 helicopters, 10 vs 0 transport aircraft, 1 vs 0 trainers (Panama vs Suriname).
The Panama air force is officially the Panamanian National Aeronaval Service.
Panamanian National Aeronaval Service 🇵🇦
| Official Name | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Panameña |
| Active aircraft | 39 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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Panamanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
25 | |
Training
|
1 | |
Transport
|
10 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Surinamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Panamanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Panama or Suriname?
Panama has more military aircraft with 39 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 36 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Panama or Suriname?
Panama operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Panama or Suriname?
Panama has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Suriname's 0.