Air Forces comparison: United States vs Iran

United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft13043 as of 2025
Aircraft on order3435
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Roundel of United States air force
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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 aircraft640 as of 2025
Aircraft on order25
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Roundel of Iran air force
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United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3308
Bomber Bomber 135
Helicopter Helicopter 5496
Training Training 1566
Transport Transport 1522
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1016

Iranian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 253
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 145
Training Training 116
Transport Transport 107
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 19

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

Evolution of Iranian Air Force fleet

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