Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Malaysia
Overview
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft โ 2.7x Malaysia's 149.
The breakdown includes 53 vs 25 combat aircraft, 213 vs 54 helicopters, 24 vs 26 transport aircraft, 99 vs 36 trainers (Iraq vs Malaysia). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 32 for Malaysia.
The Malaysia air force is officially the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
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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Royal Malaysian Air Force ๐ฒ๐พ
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia |
| Active aircraft | 149 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Malaysian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
54 | |
|
Training
|
36 | |
|
Transport
|
26 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Malaysian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Malaysia?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Malaysia's 149, a difference of 247 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Malaysia?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malaysia's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Malaysia?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Malaysia's 54.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Malaysia?
Malaysia has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Iraq's 24.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Malaysia?
Malaysia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.