Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Nepal
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 18:1 Nepal's 22. The breakdown includes 53 vs 0 combat aircraft, 213 vs 15 helicopters, 24 vs 7 transport aircraft, 99 vs 0 trainers (Iraq vs Nepal). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for Nepal. The Nepal air force is officially the Nepalese Army Air Service.
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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Nepalese Army Air Service 🇳🇵
| Official Name | Nepalese Army Air Service |
| Local Name | नेपाली सेना वायु सेना (Nepali Sena Vayu Sena) |
| Active aircraft | 22 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 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Nepalese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nepalese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Nepal?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Nepal's 22, a difference of 374 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Nepal?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nepal's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Nepal?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Nepal's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Nepal?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Nepal's 7.
How do the Iraq and Nepal air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 3.4 times larger than Nepal's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Nepal?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Nepal's 0.