Air Forces comparison: 
Suriname vs 
Trinidad and Tobago
Suriname operates 3 active military aircraft vs 2 for Trinidad and Tobago.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
SurinameWorld #159
0.4
AIRS Index / 100
Trinidad and Tobago leads on 1 of 2 categories
Trinidad and TobagoWorld #148
1.0
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Suriname | Trinidad and Tobago | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Surinamese Air Force | Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Air Guard | |
| Active aircraft | 3 | 2 | 🇸🇷 1.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 1 | — |
| Main supplier | France · 100 % | United States · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 3 | 0 | 🇸🇷 |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 2 | 🇹🇹 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇸🇷 SurinameSA316 Alouette III ×3
🇹🇹 Trinidad and TobagoFairchild Metroliner ×2
Fleet evolution · Suriname
Fleet evolution · Trinidad and Tobago
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Suriname or Trinidad and Tobago?
Suriname has more military aircraft with 3 active aircraft compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 2, a difference of 1 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Suriname or Trinidad and Tobago?
Suriname operates more military helicopters with 3 compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Suriname or Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Suriname's 0.
How do the Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago air forces compare in size?
Suriname's air force is 1.5 times larger than Trinidad and Tobago's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).