Air Forces comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Iran
United Arab Emirates Air Force 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 548 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 267 |
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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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Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
135 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
86 | |
Transport
|
55 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 548, a difference of 79 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 135.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to United Arab Emirates's 55.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.