Air Forces comparison: Pakistan vs Iran
Pakistan's air force fields 1,369 active aircraft — 2.2x Iran's 627. The breakdown includes 469 vs 286 combat aircraft, 355 vs 160 helicopters, 62 vs 81 transport aircraft, 447 vs 88 trainers (Pakistan vs Iran). Pakistan has 77 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Pakistan air force is officially the Pakistan Air Force, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Pakistan Air Force 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Air Force |
| Local Name | پاک فضائیہ (Pāk Faḍāyiyah) |
| Active aircraft | 1369 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 77 |
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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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Pakistani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
469 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
355 | |
Training
|
447 | |
Transport
|
62 | |
Other
|
36 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
286 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
160 | |
|
Training
|
88 | |
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Transport
|
81 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Pakistani Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Pakistan or Iran?
Pakistan has more military aircraft with 1,369 active aircraft compared to Iran's 627, a difference of 742 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Pakistan or Iran?
Pakistan has more combat aircraft with 469 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 286.
Which country has more military helicopters, Pakistan or Iran?
Pakistan operates more military helicopters with 355 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Pakistan or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Pakistan's 62.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Pakistan or Iran?
Pakistan has 77 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.