Air Forces comparison: Syria vs Venezuela
Syria operates 414 active military aircraft vs 226 for Venezuela. The breakdown includes 225 vs 54 combat aircraft, 153 vs 74 helicopters, 5 vs 42 transport aircraft, 29 vs 47 trainers (Syria vs Venezuela). Syria has 0 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela. The Syria air force is officially the Syrian Arab 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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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Syrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
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225 | |
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0 | |
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153 | |
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29 | |
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5 | |
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2 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
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54 | |
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0 | |
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74 | |
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47 | |
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42 | |
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9 | |
Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Venezuela?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 226, a difference of 188 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Venezuela?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Venezuela's 54.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Venezuela?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more transport aircraft with 42 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Syria and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Venezuela's air force is 8.4 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (42 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Syria or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 4 aircraft on order compared to Syria's 0.

