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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Jordan Jordan vs Flag of Iraq Iraq

Force Profile
Jordan Iraq
Official name Royal Jordanian Air Force Iraqi Air Force
Local name سلاح الجو الملكي الأردني (Silāḥ al-Jaw al-Malakī al-’Urdunī) القوة الجوية العراقية (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al ‘Iraqiya)
Active aircraft 256 (2026) 396 (2026)
Aircraft on order +38 +18
Roundel Roundel of Jordan air force Roundel of Iraq air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇯🇴 Jordanas of 2026
  • Combat 73
  • Helicopter 120
  • Training 37
  • Transport 26
🇮🇶 Iraqas of 2026
  • Combat 53
  • Helicopter 213
  • Training 99
  • Transport 24
  • Other 7

Fleet Evolution

🇯🇴 Jordan
🇮🇶 Iraq

Overview

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.

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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.