Air Forces comparison: Poland vs Syria

Poland operates 449 active military aircraft vs 414 for Syria. The breakdown includes 86 vs 225 combat aircraft, 216 vs 153 helicopters, 61 vs 5 transport aircraft, 84 vs 29 trainers (Poland vs Syria). Poland has 196 aircraft on order vs 0 for Syria. The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab Air Force.

Polish Air Force 🇵🇱

Official Name Polish Air Force
Local Name Siły Powietrzne
Active aircraft 449 as of 2026
Aircraft on order196
Roundel

Roundel of Poland air force

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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Syria air force

Polish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 86
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 216
Training Training 84
Transport Transport 61
Other Other 2

Syrian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 225
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 153
Training Training 29
Transport Transport 5
Other Other 2

Evolution of Polish Air Force fleet

Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Poland or Syria?
Poland has more military aircraft with 449 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 35 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Poland or Syria?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Poland's 86.
Which country has more military helicopters, Poland or Syria?
Poland operates more military helicopters with 216 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Poland or Syria?
Poland has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Poland and Syria air forces compare in size?
Poland's air force is 12.2 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Poland or Syria?
Poland has 196 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.