Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Iraq
Iran operates 627 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 286 vs 53 combat aircraft, 160 vs 213 helicopters, 81 vs 24 transport aircraft, 88 vs 99 trainers (Iran vs Iraq). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
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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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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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
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 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 627 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 231 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Iran and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 3.4 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Iraq?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.