Air Forces comparison: Algeria vs Iraq
Algeria operates 612 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 156 vs 53 combat aircraft, 315 vs 213 helicopters, 51 vs 24 transport aircraft, 61 vs 99 trainers (Algeria vs Iraq). Algeria has 49 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
Algerian Air Force 🇩🇿
| Official Name | Algerian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الجزائرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Jazāʾriya) |
| Active aircraft | 612 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 49 |
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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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Algerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
156 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
315 | |
Training
|
61 | |
Transport
|
51 | |
Other
|
29 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
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Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Algeria or Iraq?
Algeria has more military aircraft with 612 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 216 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Iraq?
Algeria has more combat aircraft with 156 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Algeria or Iraq?
Algeria operates more military helicopters with 315 compared to Iraq's 213.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Algeria or Iraq?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Algeria and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Algeria's air force is 2.1 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (51 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Algeria or Iraq?
Algeria has 49 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.