Air Forces comparison: 
Syria vs 
Turkmenistan
Syria's air force fields 414 active aircraft — 4.5:1 Turkmenistan's 92.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Syria | Turkmenistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Syrian Arab Air Force | Turkmen Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 414 | 92 | 🇸🇾 4.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 8 | 🇹🇲 |
| Combat aircraft | 225 | 49 | 🇸🇾 4.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 54.3 % | 53.3 % | 🇸🇾 ≈ |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 11 | 🇸🇾 1.5× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 78 % | Ex-USSR · 85 % |
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| Helicopters | 153 | 26 | 🇸🇾 5.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 6 | 🇹🇲 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇸🇾 |
| Trainers | 29 | 11 | 🇸🇾 2.6× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Turkmenistan?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 92, a difference of 322 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Turkmenistan?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 49.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Turkmenistan?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Turkmenistan's 26.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has more transport aircraft with 6 compared to Syria's 5.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Syria or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has 8 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.