Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Iran
Iran's air force fields 627 active aircraft — 2.3x Chile's 277. The breakdown includes 59 vs 286 combat aircraft, 87 vs 160 helicopters, 49 vs 81 transport aircraft, 65 vs 88 trainers (Chile vs Iran). The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 350 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chile's 59.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Chile's 49.
How do the Chile and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 1.7 times larger than Chile's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 49).