Air Forces comparison: Finland vs Iraq
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 2.4x Finland's 164. The breakdown includes 62 vs 53 combat aircraft, 27 vs 213 helicopters, 12 vs 24 transport aircraft, 63 vs 99 trainers (Finland vs Iraq). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Air Force |
| Local Name | Ilmavoimat |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 63 |
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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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Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
62 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
27 | |
Training
|
63 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 Finnish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or Iraq?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Finland's 164, a difference of 232 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or Iraq?
Finland has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or Iraq?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Finland's 12.
How do the Finland and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 2.0 times larger than Finland's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or Iraq?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.