Air Forces comparison: 
Egypt vs 
Iran
Egypt operates 1,101 active military aircraft vs 636 for Iran.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Egypt | Iran | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Egyptian Air Force | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 1,101 | 636 | 🇪🇬 1.7× |
| Aircraft on order | 33 | 0 | 🇪🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 557 | 295 | 🇪🇬 1.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 50.6 % | 46.4 % | 🇪🇬 1.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 30 | 36 | 🇮🇷 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 32 % | United States · 52 % |
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| Helicopters | 348 | 160 | 🇪🇬 2.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 61 | 81 | 🇮🇷 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 7 | 12 | 🇮🇷 1.7× |
| Trainers | 128 | 88 | 🇪🇬 1.5× |
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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 636, a difference of 465 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 295.
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.