Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Portugal
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 4.6x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 53 vs 25 combat aircraft, 213 vs 22 helicopters, 24 vs 23 transport aircraft, 99 vs 11 trainers (Iraq vs Portugal). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal.
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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
23 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Portugal?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 310 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Portugal?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Portugal?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Portugal?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Portugal's 23.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Portugal?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.