Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Israel
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 | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 532 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 127 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
284 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
130 | |
|
Training
|
69 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
38 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Israel?
Israel has more military aircraft with 532 active aircraft compared to Iran's 0, a difference of 532 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Israel?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Israel?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to Iran's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Israel?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Iran's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Israel?
Israel has 127 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.