Air Forces comparison: Bahrain vs Iran

Royal Bahraini Air Force 🇧🇭

Official Name Royal Bahraini Air Force
Local Name سلاح الجو الملكي البحريني (Silah al Jaw al Malaki al Bahraini)
Active aircraft132 as of 2026
Aircraft on order7
Roundel

Roundel of Bahrain air force

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 aircraft640 as of 2026
Aircraft on order25
Roundel

Roundel of Iran air force

Bahraini aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 40
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 80
Training Training 9
Transport Transport 3
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

Iranian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 253
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 145
Training Training 116
Transport Transport 107
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 19

Evolution of Bahraini Air Force fleet

Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Bahrain's 132, a difference of 508 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 253 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bahrain's 40.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 145 compared to Bahrain's 80.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 107 compared to Bahrain's 3.
How do the Bahrain and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 35.7 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total active aircraft (107 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran has 25 aircraft on order compared to Bahrain's 7.