Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Myanmar
Overview
Iran operates 627 active military aircraft vs 338 for Myanmar.
The breakdown includes 286 vs 132 combat aircraft, 160 vs 89 helicopters, 81 vs 38 transport aircraft, 88 vs 79 trainers (Iran vs Myanmar). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 33 for Myanmar.
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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Myanmar/ Burma Air Force 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar/ Burma Air Force |
| Local Name | တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat) |
| Active aircraft | 338 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 33 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
132 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
89 | |
|
Training
|
79 | |
|
Transport
|
38 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Myanmar?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Myanmar's 338, a difference of 289 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Myanmar?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Myanmar's 132.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Myanmar?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Myanmar's 89.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Myanmar?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Myanmar's 38.
How do the Iran and Myanmar air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 2.1 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 38).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Myanmar?
Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.