Air Forces comparison: Qatar vs Iran
Qatar Emiri Air Force 🇶🇦
| Official Name | Qatar Emiri Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية القطرية (Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Qaṭariya) |
| Active aircraft | 275 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 38 |
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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 | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Qatari aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
124 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
86 | |
Training
|
53 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Qatari Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Qatar or Iran?
Qatar has more military aircraft with 275 active aircraft compared to Iran's 0, a difference of 275 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Qatar or Iran?
Qatar has more combat aircraft with 124 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Qatar or Iran?
Qatar operates more military helicopters with 86 compared to Iran's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Qatar or Iran?
Qatar has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Iran's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Qatar or Iran?
Qatar has 38 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.