Air Forces comparison: 
Syria vs 
Yemen
Syria's air force fields 414 active aircraft — 2.7:1 Yemen's 156.
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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 | Yemen | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Syrian Arab Air Force | Yemeni Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 414 | 156 | 🇸🇾 2.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 225 | 75 | 🇸🇾 3.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 54.3 % | 48.1 % | 🇸🇾 1.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 17 | 17 | — |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 78 % | Ex-USSR · 60 % |
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| Helicopters | 153 | 40 | 🇸🇾 3.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 5 | 13 | 🇾🇪 2.6× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 0 | 🇸🇾 |
| Trainers | 29 | 28 | 🇸🇾 ≈ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Yemen?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Yemen's 156, a difference of 258 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Yemen?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Yemen's 75.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Yemen?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Yemen's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Syria and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 2.6 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 5).