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 order18
Roundel

Roundel of Iraq air force

Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦

Official Name Ukraine Air Force
Local Name Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny)
Active aircraft 342 as of 2026
Aircraft on order2
Roundel

Roundel of Ukraine air force

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

Ukrainian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 137
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 136
Training Training 42
Transport Transport 27
Other 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.