Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Panama
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 10:1 Panama's 39. The breakdown includes 53 vs 0 combat aircraft, 213 vs 25 helicopters, 24 vs 10 transport aircraft, 99 vs 1 trainers (Iraq vs Panama). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for Panama. The Panama air force is officially the Panamanian National Aeronaval 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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Panamanian National Aeronaval Service 🇵🇦
| Official Name | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Panameña |
| Active aircraft | 39 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 | |
Panamanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
25 | |
|
Training
|
1 | |
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Transport
|
10 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Panamanian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Panama?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Panama's 39, a difference of 357 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Panama?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Panama's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Panama?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Panama's 25.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Panama?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Panama's 10.
How do the Iraq and Panama air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 2.4 times larger than Panama's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Panama?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Panama's 0.