Every Iraqi Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Iraq operates 396 aircraft across 25 distinct types as of 2026 — fighters, bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems.
Fleet size by branch2 branches
396 active airframes across 25 types
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
53 active
Military Helicopters
213 active · 10 on order
Mi-8 Hip
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407
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H135M / EC365
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Mi-24 Hind
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206 JetRanger
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Mi-28 Havoc
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505 Jet Ranger X
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UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
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OH-58 Kiowa
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SA340 Gazelle
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H225M / EC725 Caracal
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24 active
Special Mission Aircraft
7 active
Trainers
99 active · 8 on order
T-50 Golden Eagle
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Lasta-95
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L-39 Albatros
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T-6 Texan II
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L-159 ALCA
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Alarus CH2000
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MFI-15 Safari
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National fleets — aircraft in service by country
- 🇺🇸 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 aircraft does the Iraq military operate in 2026?
Iraq operates 396 aircraft across 25 distinct types as of 2026, split between 2 service branches.
Which Iraq service branch has the most aircraft?
The Iraqi Army Aviation Command operates the largest fleet with 211 active airframes across 11 types.
What is the most numerous Iraq military aircraft?
The Mil Mi-8 Hip is the single most numerous airframe in Iraq's inventory, with 43 active units.
Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?
No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded.