Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Sudan
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 2.2x Sudan's 184. The breakdown includes 53 vs 91 combat aircraft, 213 vs 70 helicopters, 24 vs 17 transport aircraft, 99 vs 6 trainers (Iraq vs Sudan). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for Sudan.
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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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 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 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Sudan?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Sudan's 184, a difference of 212 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Sudan?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Sudan's 70.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Sudan?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Sudan's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Sudan?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Sudan's 0.