Air Forces comparison: Gabon vs Iraq
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 16:1 Gabon's 25. The breakdown includes 6 vs 53 combat aircraft, 16 vs 213 helicopters, 3 vs 24 transport aircraft, 0 vs 99 trainers (Gabon vs Iraq). Gabon has 0 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq.
Gabonese Air Force 🇬🇦
| Official Name | Gabonese Air Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'Air Gabonaise |
| Active aircraft | 25 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Gabonese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
16 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
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Transport
|
24 | |
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Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Gabonese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Gabon or Iraq?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Gabon's 25, a difference of 371 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Gabon or Iraq?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Gabon's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Gabon or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Gabon's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Gabon or Iraq?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Gabon's 3.
How do the Gabon and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 8.0 times larger than Gabon's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Gabon or Iraq?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Gabon's 0.