Air Forces comparison: 
Panama vs 
Suriname
Panama's air force fields 38 active aircraft — 13:1 Suriname's 3.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Panama | Suriname | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service | Surinamese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 38 | 3 | 🇵🇦 13× |
| Aircraft on order | 7 | 0 | 🇵🇦 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 14 | 1 | 🇵🇦 14× |
| Main supplier | United States · 55 % | France · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 3 | 🇵🇦 6.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 11 | 0 | 🇵🇦 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇵🇦 |
| Trainers | 4 | 0 | 🇵🇦 |
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🇸🇷 SurinameSA316 Alouette III ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Panama or Suriname?
Panama has more military aircraft with 38 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 35 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Panama or Suriname?
Panama operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Panama or Suriname?
Panama has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Suriname's 0.
How do the Panama and Suriname air forces compare in size?
Panama's air force is 12.7 times larger than Suriname's in terms of total active aircraft (38 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Panama or Suriname?
Panama has 7 aircraft on order compared to Suriname's 0.