Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Thailand
Iran operates 627 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand. The breakdown includes 286 vs 84 combat aircraft, 160 vs 247 helicopters, 81 vs 57 transport aircraft, 88 vs 84 trainers (Iran vs Thailand). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai 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 Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Thailand?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Thailand's 481, a difference of 146 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Thailand?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Thailand?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Thailand's 57.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Thailand?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.