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 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 | 627 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 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 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.