Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Iraq
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 | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 25 |
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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 | 391 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 24 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
253 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
145 | |
Training
|
116 | |
Transport
|
107 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
19 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
64 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
197 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
|
Transport
|
24 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 391, a difference of 249 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 253 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 64.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 197 compared to Iran's 145.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 107 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Iran and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 4.5 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (107 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has 25 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 24.