Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Philippines
Overview
Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines.
The breakdown includes 53 vs 0 combat aircraft, 213 vs 152 helicopters, 24 vs 41 transport aircraft, 99 vs 49 trainers (Iraq vs Philippines). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines.
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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Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
|
Training
|
49 | |
|
Transport
|
41 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Philippines?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 150 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Philippines?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Philippines?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Philippines's 152.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Iraq and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 1.7 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.