Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Iraq
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 59 vs 53 combat aircraft, 87 vs 213 helicopters, 49 vs 24 transport aircraft, 65 vs 99 trainers (Chile vs Iraq). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
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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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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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
|
Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Iraq?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 119 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Iraq?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Iraq?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Chile and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 2.0 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Iraq?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.