Iraqi Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 189 Aircraft

Last Updated: 08/18/2022 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Iraqi Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 189 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.

Total Aircraft: 189

95 / 189
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

132 / 189
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

142 / 189
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

151 / 189
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
7.4

This service's TrueValue Rating formulated by assessment of an air service's current strengths and weaknesses matched against the top performer - the USAF (242.9).

Global Rank:
95/128

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 128 air services from 101 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 59 units
Support: 52 units
Training: 78 units
Future: 70 units

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (8)

Fighters (36)

Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

26

F-16C/IQ

Multirole

10

L-159A

Light Strike

Total Units: 36 (19%)

Close-Air Support (23)

Airframes utilized in the direct-attack role; typically featuring extended loitering and excellent low-and-slow capabilities.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

21

Su-25

Close-Air Support

2

AC-208

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 23 (12%)

Helicopters (8)

Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

6

SA342

Light Scout

2

Mi-8

Transport/Gunship

Total Units: 8 (4%)

Transports (24)

Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

6

An-32

Tactical

6

C-130J

Tactical

5

PC-12

Utility

3

C-130E

Tactical

3

DHC-6

Utility

1

King Air 350

Utility

Total Units: 24 (13%)

Trainers (78)

Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

22

T-50IQ

Advanced Jet Trainer

19

Lasta 95N

Basic Trainer

15

T-6A

Basic Trainer

9

Bell 206

Helicopter Trainer

8

F-16D/IQ

Fighter Trainer

4

Cessna 208

Flight Trainer

1

L-159T1

Strike Trainer

Total Units: 78 (41%)

Special-Mission (20)

Airframes modified for Special-Mission roles - typically these are dedicated, role-specific types.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

7

CH2000

Reconnaissance

6

King Air 350

Reconnaissance

3

Cessna 208

Reconnaissance

2

DHC-6

Reconnaissance

2

SB7L-360L

Reconnaissance

Total Units: 20 (11%)

On Order (70)

Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).

24

T-6C

Close-Air Support

20

MFI-395

Flight Trainer

12

Bell 412

Medium Utility

12

T-50IQ

Advanced Jet Training

2

AC-208

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 70

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