Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Pakistan
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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Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local Name | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1369 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 77 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Pakistani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
469 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
355 | |
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Training
|
447 | |
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Transport
|
62 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
36 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more military aircraft with 1,369 active aircraft compared to Iran's 627, a difference of 742 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more combat aircraft with 469 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 286.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more military helicopters with 355 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Pakistan?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Pakistan's 62.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan has 77 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.