Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Taiwan
Iran operates 627 active military aircraft vs 686 for Taiwan. The breakdown includes 286 vs 319 combat aircraft, 160 vs 239 helicopters, 81 vs 26 transport aircraft, 88 vs 84 trainers (Iran vs Taiwan). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 93 for Taiwan. 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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Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 686 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 93 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
319 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
239 | |
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Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
18 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more military aircraft with 686 active aircraft compared to Iran's 627, a difference of 59 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 286.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more military helicopters with 239 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Taiwan?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Iran and Taiwan air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 3.1 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.