Air Forces comparison: Qatar vs Iran

Iran's air force fields 627 active aircraft — 2.3x Qatar's 275. The breakdown includes 124 vs 286 combat aircraft, 86 vs 160 helicopters, 12 vs 81 transport aircraft, 53 vs 88 trainers (Qatar vs Iran). Qatar has 38 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran. The Qatar air force is officially the Qatar Emiri Air Force, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.

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 order38
Roundel

Roundel of Qatar air force

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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Iran air force

Qatari aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 124
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 86
Training Training 53
Transport Transport 12
Other Other 0

Iranian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 286
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 160
Training Training 88
Transport Transport 81
Other Other 12

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?
Iran has more military aircraft with 627 active aircraft compared to Qatar's 275, a difference of 352 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Qatar or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 286 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Qatar's 124.
Which country has more military helicopters, Qatar or Iran?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Qatar's 86.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Qatar or Iran?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Qatar's 12.
How do the Qatar and Iran air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 6.8 times larger than Qatar's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Qatar or Iran?
Qatar has 38 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.