Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Qatar
Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft vs 275 for Qatar. The breakdown includes 53 vs 124 combat aircraft, 213 vs 86 helicopters, 24 vs 12 transport aircraft, 99 vs 53 trainers (Iraq vs Qatar). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 38 for Qatar. The Qatar air force is officially the Qatar Emiri 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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Qatar Emiri Air Force 🇶🇦
| Official Name | Qatar Emiri Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية القطرية (Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Qaá¹ariya) |
| Active aircraft | 275 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 38 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Qatari aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
124 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
86 | |
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Training
|
53 | |
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Transport
|
12 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Qatari Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Qatar?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Qatar's 275, a difference of 121 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Qatar?
Qatar has more combat aircraft with 124 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Qatar?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Qatar's 86.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Qatar?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Qatar's 12.
How do the Iraq and Qatar air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 2.0 times larger than Qatar's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Qatar?
Qatar has 38 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.