Air Forces comparison: 
Iran vs 
Turkmenistan
Iran's air force fields 659 active aircraft — 7.2:1 Turkmenistan's 92.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Iran | Turkmenistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force | Turkmen Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 659 | 92 | 🇮🇷 7.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 8 | 🇹🇲 |
| Combat aircraft | 295 | 49 | 🇮🇷 6.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 44.8 % | 53.3 % | 🇹🇲 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 37 | 11 | 🇮🇷 3.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 50 % | Ex-USSR · 85 % |
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| Helicopters | 160 | 26 | 🇮🇷 6.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 81 | 6 | 🇮🇷 14× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 12 | 0 | 🇮🇷 |
| Trainers | 88 | 11 | 🇮🇷 8.0× |
| UAVs | 23 | 0 | 🇮🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran has more military aircraft with 659 active aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 92, a difference of 567 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran has more combat aircraft with 295 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkmenistan's 49.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran operates more military helicopters with 160 compared to Turkmenistan's 26.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran has more transport aircraft with 81 compared to Turkmenistan's 6.
How do the Iran and Turkmenistan air forces compare in size?
Iran's air force is 13.5 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total active aircraft (81 vs 6).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has 8 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.