Air Forces comparison: 
Syria vs 
Turkey
Turkey's air force fields 1,321 active aircraft — 120:1 Syria's 11.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Syria | Turkey | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Syrian Arab Air Force | Turkish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 11 | 1,321 | 🇹🇷 120× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 290 | 🇹🇷 |
| Combat aircraft | 2 | 283 | 🇹🇷 142× |
| Combat share of fleet | 18.2 % | 21.4 % | 🇹🇷 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 33 | 🇹🇷 6.6× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 55 % | United States · 55 % |
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| Helicopters | 6 | 436 | 🇹🇷 73× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 88 | 🇹🇷 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 23 | 🇹🇷 |
| Trainers | 3 | 201 | 🇹🇷 67× |
| UAVs | 0 | 290 | 🇹🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,321 active aircraft compared to Syria's 11, a difference of 1,310 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 283 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 436 compared to Syria's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 88 compared to Syria's 0.
How do the Syria and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 120.1 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (1,321 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has 290 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.