Iranian Fighter Jets & Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Iran has 255 fighter and attack jets in service across 11 types as of 2026, within a fleet of 666 military aircraft and 39 types: bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems, all listed below.
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
255 active
F-4 Phantom II
Active61 Lost since 20261 Service entry1962
F-5E Tiger II
Active48 Lost since 20262 Service entry1976
F-14 Tomcat
Active32 Lost since 20263 Service entry1972
MiG-29 Fulcrum
Active29 BranchAir Force Service entry1983
J-7 Fishcan
Active28 Lost since 202610 Service entry1966
Su-24 Fencer
Active18 Lost since 20263 Service entry1974
Mirage F1
Active17 BranchAir Force Service entry1973
Su-17 Fitter
Active7 Lost since 20262 Service entry1970Saeqeh
Active6 BranchAir Force Service entry2007
Kowsar
Active5 BranchAir Force Service entry2018
Azarakhsh
Active4 BranchAir Force Service entry2001| Combat share of the fleet | 38% (255 of 666) |
| Median fighter design entry | 1974 |
| Cold War designs | 8 of 11 fighter types |
| Oldest design | F-4 Phantom II 1962 |
| Newest design | Kowsar 2018 |
| Lost since 2026 | 48 airframes logged losses, 2026 Iran Conflict |
Military Helicopters
168 active
CH-47 Chinook
Active43 BranchArmy +1 Service entry1962
206 JetRanger
Active28 BranchAir Force +2 Service entry1967
Bell 214
Active24 Lost since 20261 Service entry1972
UH-1N Twin Huey
Active22 BranchNavy +1 Service entry1970
AH-1 Cobra
Active19 BranchArmy Service entry1967
Mi-17 Hip-H
Active17 Lost since 20265 Service entry1977
SH-3 Sea King
Active8 BranchNavy Service entry1961
CH-53 Sea Stallion
Active6 BranchNavy Service entry1966
Mi-28 Havoc
Active1 BranchArmy Service entry2006Transport & Tanker Aircraft
94 active
C-130 Hercules
Active22 Lost since 20265 Service entry1956
F27 Friendship
Active16 BranchAir Force +2 Service entry1958
PC-6 Porter
Active15 BranchAir Force Service entry1960
Y-12
Active11 Lost since 20261 Service entry1985
Commander 500
Active7 BranchNavy +1 Service entry1952
Il-76 Candid
Active7 Lost since 20265 Service entry1974
An-72/74 Coaler
Active5 Lost since 20263 Service entry1985
Do 228
Active5 BranchNavy Service entry1982
Falcon 20
Active5 BranchAir Force +2 Service entry1965
Falcon 50
Active1 BranchAir Force Service entry1979Special Mission Aircraft
6 active
Trainers
120 active
Unmanned Aircraft
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many fighter jets does Iran have in 2026?
Iran has 255 fighter and attack jets in service across 11 types as of 2026, the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II being the most numerous with 61 airframes. The figure counts combat aircraft only; bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and drones are listed further down this page, and the full inventory with yearly history is on the Iran air force page.
How many aircraft does the Iranian military operate in 2026?
Iran operates 666 aircraft across 39 distinct types as of 2026, split between 4 service branches.
Which Iranian service branch has the most aircraft?
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force operates the largest fleet with 420 active airframes across 25 types.
What is the most numerous Iranian military aircraft?
The McDonnell F-4 Phantom II is the single most numerous airframe in Iran's inventory, with 61 active units.
Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?
No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot, across every service that flies them: air force, army aviation and naval aviation alike. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded; a type on order but not yet delivered is shown as such.