Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs North Korea
North Korea's air force fields 1,131 active aircraft — 2.9x Iraq's 396. The breakdown includes 53 vs 571 combat aircraft, 0 vs 80 bombers, 213 vs 205 helicopters, 24 vs 275 transport aircraft, 99 vs 0 trainers (Iraq vs North Korea). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for North Korea. The North Korea air force is officially the Korean People's Army Air Force.
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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Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gonggun) |
| Active aircraft | 1131 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 | |
North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
571 | |
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Bomber
|
80 | |
|
Helicopter
|
205 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
275 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of North Korean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or North Korea?
North Korea has more military aircraft with 1,131 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 735 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or North Korea?
North Korea has more combat aircraft with 571 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or North Korea?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to North Korea's 205.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or North Korea?
North Korea has more transport aircraft with 275 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Iraq and North Korea air forces compare in size?
North Korea's air force is 11.5 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (275 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or North Korea?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.