Air Forces comparison: Lebanon vs Iran
Overview
Iran's air force fields 627 active aircraft — 9.8x Lebanon's 64.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 286 combat aircraft, 47 vs 160 helicopters, 3 vs 81 transport aircraft, 14 vs 88 trainers (Lebanon vs Iran).
The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Lebanese Air Force 🇱🇧
| Official Name | Lebanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية اللبنانية (Al Quwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 64 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Local Name | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) |
| Active aircraft | 627 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Lebanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
47 | |
Training
|
14 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
|
Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Lebanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lebanon or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 64, a difference of 563 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lebanon or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lebanon or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Lebanon's 47.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lebanon or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Lebanon and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 27.0 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 3).