Air Forces comparison: Spain vs Iraq
Spain operates 471 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 178 vs 53 combat aircraft, 178 vs 213 helicopters, 72 vs 24 transport aircraft, 40 vs 99 trainers (Spain vs Iraq). Spain has 164 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force.
Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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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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Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
178 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
178 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
72 | |
Other
|
3 | |
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 Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or Iraq?
Spain has more military aircraft with 471 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 75 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or Iraq?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Spain's 178.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or Iraq?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Spain and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 3.0 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or Iraq?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.