Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Somalia

Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft; Somalia has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 53 vs 0 combat aircraft, 213 vs 0 helicopters, 24 vs 0 transport aircraft, 99 vs 0 trainers (Iraq vs Somalia). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for Somalia.

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 order18
Roundel

Roundel of Iraq air force

Somali Air Force 🇸🇴

Official Name Somali Air Force
Active aircraft 0
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Iraqi aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 53
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 213
Training Training 99
Transport Transport 24
Other Other 7

Somali aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 0
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 0
Other Other 0

Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet

Evolution of Somali Air Force fleet

None

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Somalia?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Somalia's 0, a difference of 396 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Somalia?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Somalia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Somalia?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Somalia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Somalia?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Somalia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Somalia?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Somalia's 0.