Air Forces comparison: Benin vs Iraq
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 36:1 Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 0 vs 53 combat aircraft, 9 vs 213 helicopters, 1 vs 24 transport aircraft, 0 vs 99 trainers (Benin vs Iraq). Benin has 0 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯
| Official Name | Beninese Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Bénin |
| Active aircraft | 11 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
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 Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or Iraq?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 385 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Benin or Iraq?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Benin's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or Iraq?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 24.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Benin or Iraq?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Benin's 0.