Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Thailand
Overview
Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand.
The breakdown includes 53 vs 84 combat aircraft, 213 vs 247 helicopters, 24 vs 57 transport aircraft, 99 vs 84 trainers (Iraq vs Thailand). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand.
The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai 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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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
|
Transport
|
57 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 396, a difference of 85 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Iraq's 213.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Iraq and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 2.4 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Thailand?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.