Air Forces comparison: 
Azerbaijan vs 
Iran
Force Profile
| Azerbaijan | Iran | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Azerbaijani Air Force | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Local name | Azərbaycan Hərbi Hava Qüvvələri | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) |
| Active aircraft | 167 (2026) | 636 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +36 | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇦🇿 Azerbaijanas of 2026
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
🇮🇷 Iran
Overview
Iran's air force fields 636 active aircraft — 3.8x Azerbaijan's 167.
The breakdown includes 39 vs 295 combat aircraft, 101 vs 160 helicopters, 3 vs 81 transport aircraft, 24 vs 88 trainers (Azerbaijan vs Iran). Azerbaijan has 36 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran.
The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to Azerbaijan's 167, a difference of 469 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Azerbaijan's 39.
Which country has more military helicopters, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Azerbaijan's 101.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Azerbaijan's 3.
How do the Azerbaijan and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 27.0 times larger than Azerbaijan's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Azerbaijan has 36 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.