Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Turkey
Iraqi Air Force 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوة الجوية العراقية (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al ‘Iraqiya) |
| Active aircraft | 391 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 24 |
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Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Air Force |
| Local Name | Hava Kuvvetleri |
| Active aircraft | 1098 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 263 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
197 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Turkish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
304 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
520 | |
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Training
|
163 | |
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Transport
|
92 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
19 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,098 active aircraft compared to Iraq's 391, a difference of 707 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 304 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 64.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 520 compared to Iraq's 197.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 92 compared to Iraq's 24.
How do the Iraq and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 3.8 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total active aircraft (92 vs 24).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey has 263 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 24.