Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs Syria
North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 2.7x Syria's 414. The breakdown includes 571 vs 225 combat aircraft, 80 vs 0 bombers, 205 vs 153 helicopters, 275 vs 5 transport aircraft, 0 vs 29 trainers (North Korea vs Syria). The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army Air Force, while Syria's is the Syrian Arab Air Force.
Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gonggun) |
| Active aircraft | 1131 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
571 | |
Bomber
|
80 | |
Helicopter
|
205 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
275 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
225 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
153 | |
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Training
|
29 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Korea or Syria?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 717 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, North Korea or Syria?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 225.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Korea or Syria?
North Korea operates more military helicopters with 205 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Korea or Syria?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the North Korea and Syria air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 55.0 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 5).