Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Libya
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 5.0x Libya's 80. The breakdown includes 53 vs 20 combat aircraft, 213 vs 17 helicopters, 24 vs 5 transport aircraft, 99 vs 38 trainers (Iraq vs Libya). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 16 for Libya.
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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Libyan Air Force 🇱🇾
| Official Name | Libyan Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الليبية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiyah al Lībiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 80 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Libyan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
20 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
17 | |
|
Training
|
38 | |
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Transport
|
5 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Libyan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Libya?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Libya's 80, a difference of 316 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Libya?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Libya's 20.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Libya?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Libya's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Libya?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Libya's 5.
How do the Iraq and Libya air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 4.8 times larger than Libya's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Libya?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Libya's 16.