Air Forces comparison: Egypt vs Iran
Egypt operates 1,101 active military aircraft vs 627 for Iran. The breakdown includes 557 vs 286 combat aircraft, 348 vs 160 helicopters, 61 vs 81 transport aircraft, 128 vs 88 trainers (Egypt vs Iran). Egypt has 33 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Egyptian Air Force 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية المصرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Miṣrīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1101 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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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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Egyptian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
557 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
348 | |
Training
|
128 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Egyptian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Egypt or Iran?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,101 active aircraft compared to Iran's 627, a difference of 474 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Egypt or Iran?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 286.
Which country has more military helicopters, Egypt or Iran?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Egypt or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Egypt's 61.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Egypt or Iran?
Egypt has 33 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.