Air Forces comparison: Syria vs Israel
Syria operates 414 active military aircraft vs 534 for Israel. The breakdown includes 225 vs 284 combat aircraft, 153 vs 130 helicopters, 5 vs 13 transport aircraft, 29 vs 69 trainers (Syria vs Israel). Syria has 0 aircraft on order vs 125 for Israel. The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab 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 order | 0 |
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Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 534 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 125 |
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Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
225 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
153 | |
Training
|
29 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
284 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
130 | |
|
Training
|
69 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
38 | |
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Israel?
Israel has more military aircraft with 534 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 120 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Israel?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 225.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Israel?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Israel's 130.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Israel?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Syria and Israel air forces compare in size?
Israel's air force is 2.6 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Syria or Israel?
Israel has 125 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.