The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF; Persian: نیروی هوایی ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران, romanized: Nirū-ye Havāyi-ye Arteš-e Jomhūri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān) is the aviation branch of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.

This is a list of aircraft types operated by the Iranian Air Force, not including those operated by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This list also includes aircraft operated by Imperial Iranian Army Aviation prior to the foundation of the Air Force as a separate service in August 1955.

Current aircraft of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force including attack, fighter, bomber, transport, and special mission types.

The history of the Iranian Air Force, currently known as the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, can be divided into two phases—before the Islamic Revolution, and after it.

2024年4月15日 · From F-4 Phantom to MiG-29 Fulcrum, Iran's Air Force maintains a diverse fleet of combat aircraft. The Islamic Republic of Iran has made a historically unprecedented military strike against the State of Israel.

2024年12月1日 · The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (2025). The service currently counts 400 total units in its active aircraft inventory.

2024年8月5日 · Iran’s Air Force, known as the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), is a critical component of the Iranian Armed Forces. Established in the 1920s, it has evolved significantly, particularly after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, adapting to geopolitical shifts and regional security dynamics.

4 天之前 · A Yak-130 jet of #Iran‘s Air Force, flew in tandem with two MiG-29 fighter jets, to intercept and shoot down a drone during a #military exercise in southeastern Iran.

2024年8月7日 · Iran's aging fleet consists of mostly outdated American-made jets and Soviet-made jets unintentionally gifted by Iraq. IISS reports Iran has few functioning strike aircraft amid reliance on missiles and drones. While WDMMA estimates 183 fighter jets in service, the actual number of functional aircraft is uncertain.

3 天之前 · Article Summary: Iran recently unveiled its first drone aircraft carrier, Shahid Bagheri, a converted commercial vessel designed to launch surveillance and attack drones, small boats, and possibly submersible vessels. Key Point #1 – While this new capability could increase Iran’s ability to disrupt commercial shipping and project power in the Middle East, its military effectiveness …