Iraqi Fighter Jets & Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Iraq has 53 fighter and attack jets in service across 2 types as of 2026, within a fleet of 393 military aircraft and 29 types: bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems, all listed below.
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
53 active
| Combat share of the fleet | 13% (53 of 393) |
| Median fighter design entry | 1979 |
| Cold War designs | 2 of 2 fighter types |
| Oldest design | F-16 Fighting Falcon 1978 |
| Newest design | Su-25 Frogfoot 1981 |
Military Helicopters
205 active · 21 on order
Mi-8 Hip
Active47 BranchArmy +1 Service entry1967
Bell 407
Active37 BranchArmy Service entry1996
H135M / EC365
Active24 BranchArmy Service entry1996
Mi-35M
Active22 BranchArmy Service entry1972
505 Jet Ranger X
Active15 BranchArmy Service entry2017
Mi-28 Havoc
Active15 BranchArmy Service entry2006
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Active15 BranchArmy Service entry1959
206 JetRanger
Active10 BranchArmy Service entry1967
OH-58 Kiowa
Active9 BranchArmy Service entry1969
SA340 Gazelle
Active6 BranchArmy Service entry1971
H225M / EC725 Caracal
Active5 +9 BranchArmy Service entry2005
Bell 412
ActiveOn order BranchAir Force Service entry1981Transport & Tanker Aircraft
25 active
Special Mission Aircraft
7 active
Trainers
99 active · 8 on order
T-50 Golden Eagle
Active24 BranchAir Force Service entry2005
Lasta-95
Active19 BranchAir Force Service entry2010
L-39 Albatros
Active16 BranchAir Force Service entry1972
T-6 Texan II
Active15 BranchAir Force Service entry2001
L-159 ALCA
Active14 BranchAir Force Service entry2000
Alarus CH2000
Active7 BranchAir Force Service entry1995
MFI-15 Safari
Active4 +8 BranchAir Force Service entry1972Unmanned Aircraft
4 active · 8 on order
Other National Fleets
- 🇺🇸 United States · all-time
- 🇷🇺 Russia · all-time
- 🇨🇳 China · all-time
- 🇮🇳 India · all-time
- 🇰🇷 South Korea · all-time
- 🇯🇵 Japan · all-time
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan · all-time
- 🇰🇵 North Korea · all-time
- 🇪🇬 Egypt · all-time
- 🇹🇷 Turkey · all-time
- 🇫🇷 France · all-time
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · all-time
- 🇮🇹 Italy · all-time
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan · all-time
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · all-time
- 🇮🇷 Iran · all-time
- 🇬🇷 Greece · all-time
- 🇩🇿 Algeria · all-time
- 🇩🇪 Germany · all-time
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · all-time
- 🇮🇱 Israel · all-time
- 🇧🇷 Brazil · all-time
- 🇪🇸 Spain · all-time
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia · all-time
- 🇵🇱 Poland · all-time
- 🇮🇶 Iraq · all-time
- 🇦🇺 Australia · all-time
- 🇨🇦 Canada · all-time
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine · all-time
- 🇦🇷 Argentina · all-time
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fighter jets does Iraq have in 2026?
Iraq has 53 fighter and attack jets in service across 2 types as of 2026, the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon being the most numerous with 34 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 Iraq air force page.
How many aircraft does the Iraqi military operate in 2026?
Iraq operates 393 aircraft across 29 distinct types as of 2026, split between 2 service branches.
Which Iraqi service branch has the most aircraft?
The Iraqi Army Aviation Command operates the largest fleet with 207 active airframes across 14 types.
What is the most numerous Iraqi military aircraft?
The Mil Mi-8 Hip is the single most numerous airframe in Iraq's inventory, with 47 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.