Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Mexico
Overview
Iran operates 627 active military aircraft vs 431 for Mexico.
The breakdown includes 286 vs 4 combat aircraft, 160 vs 168 helicopters, 81 vs 48 transport aircraft, 88 vs 198 trainers (Iran vs Mexico). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 11 for Mexico.
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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Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
168 | |
|
Training
|
198 | |
|
Transport
|
48 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Mexico?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Mexico's 431, a difference of 196 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Mexico?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Mexico?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Mexico?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Mexico's 48.
How do the Iran and Mexico air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 1.7 times larger than Mexico's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Mexico?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.