Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Iran
Iran's air force fields 627 active aircraft — 2.2x Angola's 280. The breakdown includes 81 vs 286 combat aircraft, 115 vs 160 helicopters, 36 vs 81 transport aircraft, 48 vs 88 trainers (Angola vs Iran). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Angola air force is officially the National Air Force of Angola, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
National Air Force of Angola 🇦🇴
| Official Name | National Air Force of Angola |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Nacional de Angola |
| Active aircraft | 280 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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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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Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
81 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
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Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Angola's 280, a difference of 347 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Angola's 81.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Angola's 115.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Angola's 36.
How do the Angola and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 2.2 times larger than Angola's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 36).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Iran?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.