Air Forces comparison: 
Iran vs 
Oman
Iran's air force fields 659 active aircraft — 5.2:1 Oman's 126.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Iran | Oman | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force | Royal Air Force of Oman | |
| Active aircraft | 659 | 126 | 🇮🇷 5.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 295 | 35 | 🇮🇷 8.4× |
| Combat share of fleet | 44.8 % | 27.8 % | 🇮🇷 1.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 37 | 11 | 🇮🇷 3.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 50 % | United Kingdom · 38 % |
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| Helicopters | 160 | 40 | 🇮🇷 4.0× |
| Transport aircraft | 81 | 9 | 🇮🇷 9.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 12 | 0 | 🇮🇷 |
| Trainers | 88 | 42 | 🇮🇷 2.1× |
| UAVs | 23 | 0 | 🇮🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Oman?
Iran has more military aircraft with 659 active aircraft compared to Oman's 126, a difference of 533 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Oman?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Oman's 35.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Oman?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Oman's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Oman?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Oman's 9.
How do the Iran and Oman air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 9.0 times larger than Oman's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 9).