Air Forces comparison: 
Turkey vs 
Iran
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇮🇷 Iran
Overview
Turkey operates 1,067 active military aircraft vs 636 for Iran.
The breakdown includes 299 vs 295 combat aircraft, 458 vs 160 helicopters, 90 vs 81 transport aircraft, 201 vs 88 trainers (Turkey vs Iran). Turkey has 203 aircraft on order vs 0 for Iran.
The Iran air force is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Turkey or Iran?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Iran's 636, a difference of 431 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Turkey or Iran?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 295.
Which country has more military helicopters, Turkey or Iran?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Iran's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Turkey or Iran?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Iran's 81.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Turkey or Iran?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.