Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Uganda
Iran's air force fields 627 active aircraft — 12:1 Uganda's 51. The breakdown includes 286 vs 6 combat aircraft, 160 vs 30 helicopters, 81 vs 2 transport aircraft, 88 vs 12 trainers (Iran vs Uganda). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Uganda. The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, while Uganda's is the Uganda 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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Uganda Air Force 🇺🇬
| Official Name | Uganda Air Force |
| Local Name | Uganda Peoples Defence Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
286 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Ugandan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
30 | |
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Training
|
12 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ugandan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Uganda?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Uganda's 51, a difference of 576 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Uganda?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uganda's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Uganda?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Uganda's 30.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Uganda?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Uganda's 2.
How do the Iran and Uganda air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 40.5 times larger than Uganda's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Uganda?
Uganda has 2 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.