Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Singapore
Overview
Iran's air force fields 636 active aircraft — 2.8x Singapore's 231.
The breakdown includes 295 vs 100 combat aircraft, 160 vs 71 helicopters, 81 vs 20 transport aircraft, 88 vs 35 trainers (Iran vs Singapore). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 23 for Singapore.
The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore 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 | 636 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 231 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 23 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
295 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
100 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
71 | |
|
Training
|
35 | |
|
Transport
|
20 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Singapore?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to Singapore's 231, a difference of 405 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Singapore?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Singapore's 100.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Singapore?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Singapore's 71.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Singapore?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Singapore's 20.
How do the Iran and Singapore air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 4.0 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Singapore?
Singapore has 23 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.