Air Forces comparison: Ecuador vs Iran
Iran's air force fields 627 active aircraft — 6.0x Ecuador's 105. The breakdown includes 0 vs 286 combat aircraft, 46 vs 160 helicopters, 22 vs 81 transport aircraft, 28 vs 88 trainers (Ecuador vs Iran). Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Ecuadorian Air Force 🇪🇨
| Official Name | Ecuadorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana |
| Active aircraft | 105 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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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Ecuadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
46 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Ecuador's 105, a difference of 522 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ecuador or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Ecuador's 46.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Ecuador's 22.
How do the Ecuador and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 3.7 times larger than Ecuador's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or Iran?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.