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IRMiddle EastGMR Power Index: 52.97$24.6B Budget
IranAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Iran.
Total Aircraft Fleet
551
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
240
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
206
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
175
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
551 Active AirframesCombat: 44% (240)Rotary: 37% (206)Transport: 15% (80)Trainers: 17% (95)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Iran.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 F-14A TomcatVar: F-14AM | Heavy Interceptor | Grumman | Gen4 | 24 | Active |
 MiG-29 FulcrumVar: MiG-29A/UB | Air Superiority Fighter | Mikoyan | Gen4 | 35 | Active |
 Su-24 FencerVar: Su-24MK | Strike Bomber | Sukhoi | Gen3 | 24 | Active |
 Shahed-136Var: Geran-2 | One-Way Attack Drone | HESA | Gen4 | 2,000 | Active |
 Mohajer-6Var: Mohajer-6 | ISTAR & Combat Drone | Qods Aviation | Gen4 | 150 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
190 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 50 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 140 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 0 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 25 |
Strategic & Tactical Bombers
0 Airframes| Aircraft Class | Strategic Role | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Bombers | Long-range standoff cruise missile & nuclear deterrence | 0 |
| Tactical Strike Bombers | Theater interdiction & precision strike penetration | 0 |
Rotary Wing Fleet (Helicopters)
206 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 50 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 110 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 46 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
175 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 15 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 65 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 95 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
76,520 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 420 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 680 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 75,000 |
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