Air Forces comparison: Suriname vs United States
United States's air force fields 12,860 active aircraft — 4287:1 Suriname's 3. The breakdown includes 0 vs 3,120 combat aircraft, 0 vs 147 bombers, 3 vs 5,479 helicopters, 0 vs 1,507 transport aircraft, 0 vs 1,598 trainers (Suriname vs United States). Suriname has 0 aircraft on order vs 3,389 for United States. The United States air force is officially the United States Air Force.
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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12860 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3389 |
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Surinamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
3 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3120 | |
|
Bomber
|
147 | |
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Helicopter
|
5479 | |
|
Training
|
1598 | |
|
Transport
|
1507 | |
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Other
|
1009 | |
Evolution of Surinamese Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Suriname or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Suriname's 3, a difference of 12,857 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Suriname or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Suriname's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Suriname or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Suriname's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Suriname or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Suriname's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Suriname or United States?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Suriname's 0.