Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Iran
Australia operates 355 active military aircraft vs 627 for Iran. The breakdown includes 108 vs 286 combat aircraft, 95 vs 160 helicopters, 61 vs 81 transport aircraft, 79 vs 88 trainers (Australia vs Iran). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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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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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 272 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Australia's 61.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Iran?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.