Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Iraq
Germany operates 589 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 224 vs 53 combat aircraft, 290 vs 213 helicopters, 70 vs 24 transport aircraft, 2 vs 99 trainers (Germany vs Iraq). Germany has 302 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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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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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
224 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
290 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
70 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
|
Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Iraq?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 193 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Iraq?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Iraq?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Iraq's 213.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Iraq?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Germany and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 2.9 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (70 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Iraq?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.