Air Forces comparison: Syria vs Zambia

Syria's air force fields 414 active aircraft — 5.2x Zambia's 80. The breakdown includes 225 vs 15 combat aircraft, 153 vs 33 helicopters, 5 vs 13 transport aircraft, 29 vs 19 trainers (Syria vs Zambia). 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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Syria air force

Zambian Air Force 🇿🇲

Official Name Zambian Air Force
Local Name Zambian Air Force
Active aircraft 80 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Zambia air force

Syrian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 225
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 153
Training Training 29
Transport Transport 5
Other Other 2

Zambian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 15
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 33
Training Training 19
Transport Transport 13
Other Other 0

Evolution of Syrian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Zambian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Syria or Zambia?
Syria has more military aircraft with 414 active aircraft compared to Zambia's 80, a difference of 334 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Syria or Zambia?
Syria has more combat aircraft with 225 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Zambia's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Syria or Zambia?
Syria operates more military helicopters with 153 compared to Zambia's 33.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Syria or Zambia?
Zambia has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Syria's 5.
How do the Syria and Zambia air forces compare in size?
Zambia's air force is 2.6 times larger than Syria's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 5).