Air Forces comparison: 
Iran vs 
Vietnam
Iran's air force fields 636 active aircraft — 3.1:1 Vietnam's 205.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Iran | Vietnam | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force | Vietnam People's Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 636 | 205 | 🇮🇷 3.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 295 | 71 | 🇮🇷 4.2× |
| Combat share of fleet | 46.4 % | 34.6 % | 🇮🇷 1.3× |
| Aircraft types in service | 36 | 14 | 🇮🇷 2.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 52 % | Ex-USSR · 58 % |
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| Helicopters | 160 | 42 | 🇮🇷 3.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 81 | 17 | 🇮🇷 4.8× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 12 | 0 | 🇮🇷 |
| Trainers | 88 | 75 | 🇮🇷 1.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Vietnam?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 431 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Vietnam?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Vietnam?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Vietnam?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Iran and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 4.8 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 17).