Air Forces comparison: Canada vs Iran
Canada operates 355 active military aircraft vs 627 for Iran. The breakdown includes 92 vs 286 combat aircraft, 146 vs 160 helicopters, 46 vs 81 transport aircraft, 40 vs 88 trainers (Canada vs Iran). Canada has 191 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Canada air force is officially the Royal Canadian Air Force, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 191 |
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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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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
146 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
31 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Canada's 355, a difference of 272 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Canada's 92.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Canada's 146.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Canada's 46.
How do the Canada and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 1.8 times larger than Canada's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 46).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or Iran?
Canada has 191 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.