Air Forces comparison: 
Syria vs 
Turkey
Aircraft by Type
🇸🇾 Syriaas of 2026
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇸🇾 Syria
🇹🇷 Turkey
Overview
Turkey's air force fields 1,067 active aircraft — 2.6x Syria's 414.
The breakdown includes 225 vs 299 combat aircraft, 153 vs 458 helicopters, 5 vs 90 transport aircraft, 29 vs 201 trainers (Syria vs Turkey). Syria has 0 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey.
The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab Air Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Syria's 414, a difference of 653 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Syria's 225.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Syria's 153.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Syria and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 18.0 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.