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Syria Military Strength

Authored By Staff Writer | Last Updated: 12/4/2012

The Syrian military has benefited from decades of Soviet/Russian relations.

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The values showcased below are all considered for the final GFP ranking recognized as the "Power Index" (abbrv: "PwrIndx"). Several values (not shown nor disclosed) are added into the GFP formula to determine exact placement in the final GFP ranking. PwrIndx scores are judged on a perfect value of "0.0000" with the United States leading the way with a PwrIndx score of "0.2461". Bonuses and penalties are added to each nation as needed while landlocked countries (ex: Austria) are not penalized for lack of a standing navy.


A total of 68 countries make up the GFP ranked list.

Syria
PwrIndx: 1.4706
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 MANPOWER

 Total Population: 20,820,311 [2012]
 Available Manpower: 11,550,588 [2011]
 Fit for Service: 9,939,661 [2011]
 Reaching Military Age Annually: 501,410 [2011]
 Active Frontline Personnel: 304,000 [2011]
 Active Reserve Personnel: 450,500 [2011]

 LAND SYSTEMS
Tank value includes MBT, light tanks and tank destroyer systems, wheeled or tracked.

 Tanks: 4,150 [2012]
 Armored Fighting Vehicles: 7,945 [2012]
 Self-Propelled Guns: 516 [2012]
 Towed Artillery Pieces: 2,150 [2012]
 Rocket Projectors (MLRS): 1,336 [2012]
 Portable Mortar Systems: 1,210 [2012]
 Portable AT Weapons: 9,240 [2012]
 Logistical Vehicles: 2,800

 AIR POWER
Includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
All aircraft types accounted for including UAVs, transports, gunships, recon, naval, trainers, etc...

 Total Aircraft: 695 [2012]
 Helicopters: 176 [2012]

 NAVAL POWER
Aircraft Carrier value does not include helicopter carrier-type vessels.

 Total Strength: 41 (includes auxiliaries)
 Aircraft Carriers: 0 [2012]
 Frigates: 2 [2012]
 Destroyers: 0 [2012]
 Corvettes: 0 [2012]
 Submarines: 0 [2012]
 Coastal Craft: 38 [2012]
 Mine Warfare: 4 [2012]
 Amphibious Assault: 0 [2012]

 RESOURCES (PETROLEUM)

 Oil Production: 333,900 bbl/day [2012]
 Oil Consumption: 252,000 bbl/day [2011]
 Proven Oil Reserves: 2,500,000,000 bbl/day [2012]

 LOGISTICAL

 Labor Force: 5,642,000 [2012]
 Merchant Marine Strength: 19 [2012]
 Major Ports and Terminals: 3
 Roadway Coverage: 68,157
 Railway Coverage: 2,052
 Serviceable Airports: 99 [2012]

 FINANCIAL (in USD)

 Defense Budget: $2,500,000,000 [2012]
 External Debt: $8,196,000,000 [2011]
 Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $14,830,000,000 [2012]
 Purchasing Power Parity: $107,600,000,000 [2012]

 GEOGRAPHY (in km)

 Square Land Area: 185,180 km
 Coastline: 193 km
 Shared Border: 2,253 km
 Waterways: 900 km

Sources: US Library of Congress; CIA.gov/CIA World Factbook; EIA.gov; wikipedia.com; energy.eu; SIPRI.org. Some values estimated based on factors available when official sources are lacking.

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