Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Iran
Overview
Iran's air force fields 636 active aircraft — 3.0x Bangladesh's 214.
The breakdown includes 79 vs 295 combat aircraft, 75 vs 160 helicopters, 21 vs 81 transport aircraft, 39 vs 88 trainers (Bangladesh vs Iran). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran.
The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh Air Force, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Bangladesh Air Force 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Air Force |
| Local Name | বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী (Bangladesh Biman Bahini) |
| Active aircraft | 214 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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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 | 636 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
295 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 214, a difference of 422 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 79.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Bangladesh's 75.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Bangladesh's 21.
How do the Bangladesh and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 3.9 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 21).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Iran?
Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.