Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Oman
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 3.1x Oman's 126. The breakdown includes 53 vs 35 combat aircraft, 213 vs 40 helicopters, 24 vs 9 transport aircraft, 99 vs 42 trainers (Iraq vs Oman). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for Oman. The Oman air force is officially the Royal Air Force of Oman.
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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Royal Air Force of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Air Force of Oman |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 126 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 | |
Omani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
35 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
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Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Omani Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 270 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Oman's 9.
How do the Iraq and Oman air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 2.7 times larger than Oman's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Oman's 0.