Air Forces comparison: France vs Iraq
Overview
France's air force fields 988 active aircraft — 2.5x Iraq's 396.
The breakdown includes 289 vs 53 combat aircraft, 454 vs 213 helicopters, 142 vs 24 transport aircraft, 44 vs 99 trainers (France vs Iraq). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force.
French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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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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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
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 French Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Iraq?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 592 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Iraq?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Iraq?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Iraq's 213.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Iraq?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the France and Iraq air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 5.9 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (142 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Iraq?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.