Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Iraq
Angola operates 280 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 81 vs 53 combat aircraft, 115 vs 213 helicopters, 36 vs 24 transport aircraft, 48 vs 99 trainers (Angola vs Iraq). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq. The Angola air force is officially the National Air Force of Angola.
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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Iraqi Air Force 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوة الجوية العراقية (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al ‘Iraqiya) |
| Active aircraft | 396 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 18 |
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Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
81 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
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Transport
|
24 | |
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Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Iraq?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Angola's 280, a difference of 116 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Iraq?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Angola's 115.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Iraq?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Angola and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 1.5 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Iraq?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Angola's 4.