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Iraqi Air Force (2023)


Current Active Inventory: 189 Aircraft


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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.
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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%.
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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)
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Secondary (8)
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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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