Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Iran
Brazil operates 502 active military aircraft vs 627 for Iran. The breakdown includes 65 vs 286 combat aircraft, 188 vs 160 helicopters, 134 vs 81 transport aircraft, 112 vs 88 trainers (Brazil vs Iran). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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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 | 627 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Brazil's 502, a difference of 125 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brazil's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Iran?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Iran?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Iran's 81.
How do the Brazil and Iran air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 1.7 times larger than Iran's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 81).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Iran?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.