Air Forces comparison: Syria vs Iraq
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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Iraqi Air Force 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوة الجوية العراقية (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al ‘Iraqiya) |
| Active aircraft | 396 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 18 |
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Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
225 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
153 | |
Training
|
29 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
|
Transport
|
24 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Iraq?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 18 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Iraq?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Iraq?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Syria and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 4.8 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Syria or Iraq?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.