Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Iran
Iraqi Air Force 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوة الجوية العراقية (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al ‘Iraqiya) |
| Active aircraft | 396 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 18 |
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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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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
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Transport
|
81 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 231 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Iran?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Iraq and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 3.4 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Iran?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.