Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Turkmenistan
Overview
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 4.3x Turkmenistan's 92.
The breakdown includes 53 vs 49 combat aircraft, 213 vs 26 helicopters, 24 vs 6 transport aircraft, 99 vs 11 trainers (Iraq vs Turkmenistan). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 8 for Turkmenistan.
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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Turkmen Air Force 🇹🇲
| Official Name | Turkmen Air Force |
| Local Name | Türkmenistanyň Harby howa güýçleri |
| Active aircraft | 92 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Turkmen aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
49 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
26 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
6 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkmen Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Turkmenistan?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 92, a difference of 304 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Turkmenistan?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 49.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Turkmenistan?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Turkmenistan's 26.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Turkmenistan?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Turkmenistan's 6.
How do the Iraq and Turkmenistan air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 4.0 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 6).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Turkmenistan?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Turkmenistan's 8.