Every Iranian Military Aircraft — Complete List
Iran has operated 74 distinct aircraft types across its military history — 37 still in active service and 37 retired or former.
Service status74 types
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
21 types
Kowsar
Status In service Service entry2018
Azarakhsh
Status In service Service entry2001
MiG-29 Fulcrum
Status In service Service entry1983
F-5E Tiger II
Status In service Service entry1976
Su-24 Fencer
Status In service Service entry1974
Mirage F1
Status In service Service entry1973
F-14 Tomcat
Status In service Service entry1972
Su-17 Fitter
Status In service Service entry1970
J-7 Fishcan
Status In service Service entry1966
F-5 Freedom Fighter
Status In service Service entry1965
F-4 Phantom II
Status In service Service entry1962
MiG-21 Fishbed
Status In service Service entry1958Saeqeh
Status Retired Service entry2007
Su-25 Frogfoot
Status Retired Service entry1981
MiG-27 Flogger
Status Retired Service entry1975
MiG-23 Flogger
Status Retired Service entry1970
O-2 Skymaster
Status Retired Service entry1967
J-6 Farmer
Status Retired Service entry1962
MiG-19 Farmer
Status Retired Service entry1955
F-84 Thunderjet
Status Retired Service entry1950
F-86 Sabre
Status Retired Service entry1949Military Helicopters
12 types
Mi-28 Havoc
Status In service Service entry2006
Mi-17 Hip-H
Status In service Service entry1977
Bell 214
Status In service Service entry1972
UH-1N Twin Huey
Status In service Service entry1970
206 JetRanger
Status In service Service entry1967
AH-1 Cobra
Status In service Service entry1967
CH-47 Chinook
Status In service Service entry1962
SH-3 Sea King
Status In service Service entry1961
AS332 Super Puma
Status Retired Service entry1981
Mi-8 Hip
Status Retired Service entry1967
CH-53 Sea Stallion
Status Retired Service entry1966
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Status Retired Service entry1959Transport & Tanker Aircraft
14 types
An-72/74 Coaler
Status In service Service entry1985
Y-12
Status In service Service entry1985
Falcon 50
Status In service Service entry1979
Il-76 Candid
Status In service Service entry1974
Falcon 20
Status In service Service entry1965
PC-6 Porter
Status In service Service entry1960
F27 Friendship
Status In service Service entry1958
C-130 Hercules
Status In service Service entry1956
Commander 500
Status In service Service entry1952
M-18 Dromader
Status Retired Service entry1978
Yak-42 Clobber
Status Retired Service entry1977
Boeing 727
Status Retired Service entry1964
DHC-4 Caribou
Status Retired Service entry1961
Douglas DC-3
Status Retired Service entry1936Special Mission Aircraft
4 types
Trainers
6 types
Yak-130 Mitten
Status In service Service entry2010
EMB 312 Tucano
Status In service Service entry1983
PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Status In service Service entry1978
MFI-15 Safari
Status In service Service entry1972
T-41 Mescalero
Status Retired Service entry1965
T-33 Shooting Star
Status Retired Service entry1948Unmanned Aircraft
17 typesShahed 129
Status In service Service entry2013Shahed-107
Status Retired Service entry2025Shahed-101
Status Retired Service entry2024Shahed 238
Status Retired Service entry2023Meraj-521
Status Retired Service entry2022
Shahed 131
Status Retired Service entry2022Shahed-149 Gaza
Status Retired Service entry2022
Shahed 136
Status Retired Service entry2021Fotros
Status Retired Service entry2020Mohajer-6
Status Retired Service entry2018Saegheh
Status Retired Service entry2016Shahed-171 Simorgh
Status Retired Service entry2015Karrar
Status Retired Service entry2010
Ababil-3
Status Retired Service entry2008Mohajer-4
Status Retired Service entry1997MQM-107 Streaker
Status Retired Service entry1984
BQM-74 Chukar
Status Retired Service entry1968Other National Fleets
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many aircraft types has the Iran military ever operated?
Iran has operated 74 distinct aircraft types across its history and current inventory, including 37 still in active service and 37 retired or former types.
Does this list include retired Iran military aircraft?
Yes. This page covers every aircraft type the country has operated — past, present, and future — with a green In service, blue Entering service, or grey Retired status badge on each tile. For the current-only fleet, see the in-service listicle.
What about prototypes and test aircraft?
This page tracks operational service types. Pure prototypes, X-planes and test aircraft that never entered squadron service are not included.