Air Forces comparison: 
Azerbaijan vs 
Iran
Iran's air force fields 666 active aircraft — 3.1:1 Azerbaijan's 213.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Azerbaijan | Iran | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Azerbaijani Air Force | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 213 | 666 | 🇮🇷 3.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 35 | 0 | 🇦🇿 |
| Combat aircraft | 39 | 255 | 🇮🇷 6.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 18.3 % | 38.3 % | 🇮🇷 2.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 23 | 39 | 🇮🇷 1.7× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 52 % | United States · 53 % |
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| Helicopters | 103 | 168 | 🇮🇷 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 94 | 🇮🇷 24× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 6 | 🇮🇷 |
| Trainers | 24 | 120 | 🇮🇷 5.0× |
| UAVs | 43 | 23 | 🇦🇿 1.9× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 666 active aircraft compared to Azerbaijan's 213, a difference of 453 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 255 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Azerbaijan's 39.
Which country has more military helicopters, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Azerbaijan's 103.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 94 compared to Azerbaijan's 4.
How do the Azerbaijan and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 3.1 times larger than Azerbaijan's in terms of total active aircraft (666 vs 213).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Azerbaijan has 35 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.