Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Mexico
Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft vs 431 for Mexico. The breakdown includes 53 vs 4 combat aircraft, 213 vs 168 helicopters, 24 vs 48 transport aircraft, 99 vs 198 trainers (Iraq vs Mexico). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 11 for Mexico.
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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Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
168 | |
|
Training
|
198 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Mexico?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 35 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Mexico?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Mexico?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Mexico's 168.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Mexico?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Iraq and Mexico air forces compare in size?
Mexico's air force is 2.0 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Mexico?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.