Air Forces comparison: Indonesia vs Iran
Indonesia operates 467 active military aircraft vs 627 for Iran. The breakdown includes 52 vs 286 combat aircraft, 220 vs 160 helicopters, 90 vs 81 transport aircraft, 104 vs 88 trainers (Indonesia vs Iran). Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Indonesian Air Force 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara |
| Active aircraft | 467 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 147 |
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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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Indonesian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
52 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
220 | |
Training
|
104 | |
Transport
|
90 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
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Training
|
88 | |
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Transport
|
81 | |
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Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Indonesian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Indonesia or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Indonesia's 467, a difference of 160 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Indonesia or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Indonesia or Iran?
Indonesia operates more military helicopters with 220 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Indonesia or Iran?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Iran's 81.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Indonesia or Iran?
Indonesia has 147 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.