Air Forces comparison: 
Qatar vs 
Iran
Force Profile
| Qatar | Iran | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Qatar Emiri Air Force | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
| Local name | القوات الجوية القطرية (Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Qaṭariya) | نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران (Nīrvī-ye Havāyī-ye Arteš-e Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Īrān) |
| Active aircraft | 275 (2026) | 636 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +38 | — |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇶🇦 Qataras of 2026
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇶🇦 Qatar
🇮🇷 Iran
Overview
Iran's air force fields 636 active aircraft — 2.3:1 Qatar's 275.
The breakdown includes 124 vs 295 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Qatar or Iran?
Iran has more military aircraft with 636 active aircraft compared to Qatar's 275, a difference of 361 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Qatar or Iran?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 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.