Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Malaysia
Iran's air force fields 627 active aircraft — 4.2x Malaysia's 149. The breakdown includes 286 vs 25 combat aircraft, 160 vs 54 helicopters, 81 vs 26 transport aircraft, 88 vs 36 trainers (Iran vs Malaysia). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 32 for Malaysia. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian 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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Royal Malaysian Air Force 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
54 | |
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Training
|
36 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Malaysia?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 478 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Malaysia?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Malaysia?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Malaysia?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Malaysia's 26.
How do the Iran and Malaysia air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 3.1 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.