Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Israel
Overview
Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft vs 534 for Israel.
The breakdown includes 53 vs 284 combat aircraft, 213 vs 130 helicopters, 24 vs 13 transport aircraft, 99 vs 69 trainers (Iraq vs Israel). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 125 for Israel.
Iraqi Air Force ๐ฎ๐ถ
| Official Name | Iraqi Air Force |
| Local Name | ุงูููุฉ ุงูุฌููุฉ ุงูุนุฑุงููุฉ (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al โIraqiya) |
| Active aircraft | 396 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 18 |
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Israeli Air Force ๐ฎ๐ฑ
| Official Name | Israeli Air Force |
| Local Name | ืืื ืืืืืืจ ืืืฉืจืืื (แธคeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) |
| Active aircraft | 534 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 125 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Israeli aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
284 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
130 | |
|
Training
|
69 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
38 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Israeli Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Israel?
Israel has more military aircraft with 534 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 138 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Israel?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 284 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Israel?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Israel's 130.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Israel?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Israel's 13.
How do the Iraq and Israel air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 1.8 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Israel?
Israel has 125 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.