Air Forces comparison: Bangladesh vs Iraq
Overview
Bangladesh operates 214 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq.
The breakdown includes 79 vs 53 combat aircraft, 75 vs 213 helicopters, 21 vs 24 transport aircraft, 39 vs 99 trainers (Bangladesh vs Iraq). Bangladesh has 6 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
The Bangladesh air force is officially the Bangladesh 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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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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Bangladeshi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
79 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
75 | |
Training
|
39 | |
Transport
|
21 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
|
Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Bangladeshi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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.