Air Forces comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Iraq
Overview
United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq.
The breakdown includes 135 vs 53 combat aircraft, 264 vs 213 helicopters, 55 vs 24 transport aircraft, 86 vs 99 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Iraq). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force.
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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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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Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
135 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
86 | |
Transport
|
55 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
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Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 152 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Iraq's 213.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Iraq air forces compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's air force is 2.3 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (55 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.