Air Forces comparison: United States vs Iran
United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12860 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3389 |
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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 | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
3120 | |
Bomber
|
147 | |
Helicopter
|
5479 | |
Training
|
1598 | |
Transport
|
1507 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
1009 | |
Iranian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United States or Iran?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Iran's 0, a difference of 12,860 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United States or Iran?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Iran's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United States or Iran?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Iran's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United States or Iran?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Iran's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United States or Iran?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Iran's 0.