Air Forces comparison: Syria vs Russia
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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Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Russia?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Russia's 0, a difference of 414 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Russia?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Russia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Russia?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Russia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Russia?
Syria has more transport aircraft with 5 compared to Russia's 0.