Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Israel
Iran operates 627 active military aircraft vs 534 for Israel. The breakdown includes 286 vs 284 combat aircraft, 160 vs 130 helicopters, 81 vs 13 transport aircraft, 88 vs 69 trainers (Iran vs Israel). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 125 for Israel. 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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Israeli Air Force 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 534 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 125 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
284 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
130 | |
|
Training
|
69 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
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?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Israel's 534, a difference of 93 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Israel?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Israel's 284.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Israel?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Israel's 130.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Israel?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Israel's 13.
How do the Iran and Israel air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 6.2 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Israel?
Israel has 125 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.