Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Ukraine
Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft vs 342 for Ukraine. The breakdown includes 53 vs 137 combat aircraft, 213 vs 136 helicopters, 24 vs 27 transport aircraft, 99 vs 42 trainers (Iraq vs Ukraine). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine 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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Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 342 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Ukraine?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 54 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Ukraine?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Iraq's 24.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Ukraine?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.