Air Forces comparison: 
Israel vs 
Iran
Force Profile
| Israel | Iran | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Israeli Air Force | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Local name | חיל האוויר הישראלי (Ḥeil HaAvir HaYisraeli) | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) |
| Active aircraft | 534 (2026) | 636 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +125 | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇮🇱 Israelas of 2026
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇮🇱 Israel
🇮🇷 Iran
Overview
Israel operates 534 active military aircraft vs 636 for Iran.
The breakdown includes 284 vs 295 combat aircraft, 130 vs 160 helicopters, 13 vs 81 transport aircraft, 69 vs 88 trainers (Israel vs Iran). Israel has 125 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran.
The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Israel or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to Israel's 534, a difference of 102 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Israel or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Israel's 284.
Which country has more military helicopters, Israel or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Israel's 130.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Israel or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Israel's 13.
How do the Israel and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 6.2 times larger than Israel's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 13).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Israel or Iran?
Israel has 125 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.