Air Forces comparison: 
Bangladesh vs 
Iraq
Bangladesh operates 214 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq.
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Bangladesh
Iraq
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Bangladesh | Iraq | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bangladesh Air Force | Iraqi Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 214 | 396 | 🇮🇶 1.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 6 | 18 | 🇮🇶 3.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 79 | 53 | 🇧🇩 1.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 36.9 % | 13.4 % | 🇧🇩 2.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 22 | 25 | 🇮🇶 1.1× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 32 % | United States · 43 % |
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| Helicopters | 75 | 213 | 🇮🇶 2.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 21 | 24 | 🇮🇶 1.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 7 | 🇮🇶 |
| Trainers | 39 | 99 | 🇮🇶 2.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Bangladesh's 214, a difference of 182 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Bangladesh has more combat aircraft with 79 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Bangladesh's 75.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Bangladesh's 21.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Bangladesh's 6.