Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs Vietnam
Iraq operates 396 active military aircraft vs 205 for Vietnam. The breakdown includes 53 vs 71 combat aircraft, 213 vs 42 helicopters, 24 vs 17 transport aircraft, 99 vs 75 trainers (Iraq vs Vietnam). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam. The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
|
Training
|
75 | |
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Transport
|
17 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or Vietnam?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 191 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or Vietnam?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or Vietnam?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Vietnam's 17.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or Vietnam?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.