Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Qatar
Overview
Iran's air force fields 627 active aircraft — 2.3x Qatar's 275.
The breakdown includes 286 vs 124 combat aircraft, 160 vs 86 helicopters, 81 vs 12 transport aircraft, 88 vs 53 trainers (Iran vs Qatar). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 38 for Qatar.
The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, while Qatar's is the Qatar Emiri 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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Qatar Emiri Air Force 🇶🇦
| Official Name | Qatar Emiri Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية القطرية (Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Qaṭariya) |
| Active aircraft | 275 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 38 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Qatari aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
124 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
86 | |
|
Training
|
53 | |
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Transport
|
12 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Qatari Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Qatar?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Qatar's 275, a difference of 352 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Qatar?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Qatar's 124.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Qatar?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Qatar's 86.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Qatar?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Qatar's 12.
How do the Iran and Qatar air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 6.8 times larger than Qatar's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Qatar?
Qatar has 38 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.