Air Forces comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Iran
Force Profile
| United Arab Emirates | Iran | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Air Force | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Local name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) |
| Active aircraft | 548 (2026) | 636 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +267 | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratesas of 2026
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
🇮🇷 Iran
Overview
United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 636 for Iran.
The breakdown includes 135 vs 295 combat aircraft, 264 vs 160 helicopters, 55 vs 81 transport aircraft, 86 vs 88 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Iran). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran.
The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 548, a difference of 88 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 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.