Air Forces comparison: Jordan vs Iraq
Jordan operates 256 active military aircraft vs 396 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 73 vs 53 combat aircraft, 120 vs 213 helicopters, 26 vs 24 transport aircraft, 37 vs 99 trainers (Jordan vs Iraq). Jordan has 38 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq. The Jordan air force is officially the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
Royal Jordanian Air Force 🇯🇴
| Official Name | Royal Jordanian Air Force |
| Local Name | سلاح الجو الملكي الأردني (Silāḥ al-Jaw al-Malakī al-’Urdunī) |
| Active aircraft | 256 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 38 |
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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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Jordanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
73 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
120 | |
Training
|
37 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
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Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Jordanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Jordan or Iraq?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Jordan's 256, a difference of 140 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Jordan or Iraq?
Jordan has more combat aircraft with 73 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iraq's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Jordan or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Jordan's 120.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Jordan or Iraq?
Jordan has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to Iraq's 24.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Jordan or Iraq?
Jordan has 38 aircraft on order compared to Iraq's 18.