Air Forces comparison: Greece vs Iran
Greece operates 626 active military aircraft vs 627 for Iran. The breakdown includes 217 vs 286 combat aircraft, 300 vs 160 helicopters, 48 vs 81 transport aircraft, 55 vs 88 trainers (Greece vs Iran). Greece has 55 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Greece air force is officially the Hellenic Air Force, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Local Name | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) |
| Active aircraft | 627 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
217 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
300 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Greece or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Greece's 626, a difference of 1 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Greece or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Greece's 217.
Which country has more military helicopters, Greece or Iran?
Greece operates more military helicopters with 300 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Greece or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Greece's 48.
How do the Greece and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 1.7 times larger than Greece's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Greece or Iran?
Greece has 55 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.