Air Forces comparison: Syria vs Ukraine
Syria operates 414 active military aircraft vs 342 for Ukraine. The breakdown includes 225 vs 137 combat aircraft, 153 vs 136 helicopters, 5 vs 27 transport aircraft, 29 vs 42 trainers (Syria vs Ukraine). Syria has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab Air Force, while Ukraine's is the Ukraine 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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Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 342 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
225 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
153 | |
Training
|
29 | |
Transport
|
5 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Ukraine?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 72 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Ukraine?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Ukraine?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Syria and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Ukraine's air force is 5.4 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (27 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Syria or Ukraine?
Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.