Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Turkey
Iran operates 627 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey. The breakdown includes 286 vs 299 combat aircraft, 160 vs 458 helicopters, 81 vs 90 transport aircraft, 88 vs 201 trainers (Iran vs Turkey). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran 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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Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Air Force |
| Local Name | Hava Kuvvetleri |
| Active aircraft | 1067 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 203 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Turkish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
299 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
458 | |
|
Training
|
201 | |
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Transport
|
90 | |
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Other
|
19 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Iran's 627, a difference of 440 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 286.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Iran's 81.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.