Air Forces comparison: Iran vs Venezuela
Overview
Iran's air force fields 636 active aircraft — 2.8x Venezuela's 226.
The breakdown includes 295 vs 54 combat aircraft, 160 vs 74 helicopters, 81 vs 42 transport aircraft, 88 vs 47 trainers (Iran vs Venezuela). Iran has 0 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela.
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 | 636 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
295 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
88 | |
Transport
|
81 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
54 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
74 | |
|
Training
|
47 | |
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Transport
|
42 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 226, a difference of 410 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Venezuela's 54.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Venezuela's 42.
How do the Iran and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 1.9 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 42).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 4 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.