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Syrian Air Force (2021)


Current Active Inventory: 453 Aircraft


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Last Updated: 05/26/2021 | © www.WDMMA.org
The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Syrian Air Force (2021). The service currently counts 453 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.


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Total Aircraft: 453
227 / 453
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.
317 / 453
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.
340 / 453
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.
362 / 453
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.
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TvR:
5.5
TvR is this air service's TrueValue Rating. The value is formulated by way of assessing an air service's current strengths and weaknesses. All are matched against the top-most performer, this being the USAF which yields a TvR of 242.9.
Global Rank:
99/100
This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 100 air services from 74 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.
FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 217 units
Support: 170 units
Training: 66 units
Future: 0 units


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Fighters (217)


Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
87
MiG-23BN/MLD
Fighter-Bomber
51
MiG-21bis
Fighter-Bomber
39
Su-22M4
Fighter-Bomber
20
MiG-29SMT
Multirole
18
Su-24M2
Strike
2
MiG-25R
Interceptor

Total Units: 217 (48%)




Helicopters (165)


Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
62
SA342
Scout/Light Attack
50
Mi-8/17
Gunship/Transport
27
Mi-25
Gunship/Transport
13
Mi-2
Utility
11
Mi-14
Anti-Submarine Warfare
2
Ka-28
Anti-Submarine Warfare

Total Units: 165 (36%)




Transports (5)


Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
3
An-26
Tactical
2
IL-76M
Strategic

Total Units: 5 (1%)




Trainers (66)


Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.

OUTLOOK
STABLE
60
L-39
Advanced Jet Trainer
6
MFI-17
Flight Trainer

Total Units: 66 (15%)




On Order (0)


Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).

Total Units: 0



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