Air Forces comparison: Afghanistan vs Iran
Afghan Air Force 🇦🇫
| Official Name | Afghan Air Force |
| Local Name | قوای هوایی ارتش ملی افغانستان |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Local Name | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) |
| Active aircraft | 627 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Afghan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Afghan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Afghanistan or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Afghanistan's 0, a difference of 627 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Afghanistan or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Afghanistan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Afghanistan or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Afghanistan's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Afghanistan or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Afghanistan's 0.