Squadrons
The operational units of the Virtual Iraqi Air Force
109th Attack Squadron
Su-25 / Su-25K / Su-25UBK · Attack / Close Air Support · Al Asad / Al Rasheed
Executes close air support and tactical attack sorties to provide responsive effects for ground-aligned operations.
115th Tactical Squadron
L-159A / L-159T1 · Attack / Tactical Strike · Balad Air Base
Delivers tactical strike and light-attack effects against designated targets in support of joint operational objectives.
11th Fighter Squadron
F-16C/D Block 52 · Fighter / Multirole Operations · Balad Air Base
Conducts multirole fighter operations in support of interception, defensive counter-air, and mission tasking requirements.
201st Training Squadron
LASTA 95N · Training / Primary Flight · As Suwayrah
Delivers primary flight instruction to establish foundational airmanship, discipline, and baseline military aviation competence.
202nd Training Squadron
Cessna 172S / TC-208B / AC-208 · Training / Mission Transition · As Suwayrah
Conducts mission-transition training to advance pilot proficiency from primary standards toward operational readiness tracks.
203rd Training Squadron
T-6A · Training / Basic-Advanced · As Suwayrah
Provides basic-to-advanced training progression focused on procedural precision, performance development, and standards compliance.
204th Training Squadron
T-50IQ · Training / Advanced Jet · Baghdad / Al Muthanna / As Suwayrah
Executes advanced jet training for lead-in fighter preparation, tactical development, and combat-aircrew progression.
205th Training Squadron
MFI-395 Super Mushshak · Training / Primary Flight · As Suwayrah Air Base
Supports primary pilot formation through structured instruction, evaluation cycles, and core flying qualification milestones.
23rd Tactical Airlift Squadron
C-130E / C-130J-30 · Airlift / Tactical Transport · Baghdad / Al Muthanna
Provides tactical airlift capability for personnel movement, mission sustainment, and time-sensitive logistics support.
33rd Transport Squadron
An-32B · Airlift / Tactical Transport · Baghdad / Al Muthanna
Supports transport and mobility requirements through fixed-wing lift for national distribution and operational reinforcement.
70th Reconnaissance Squadron
SAMA CH2000 · ISR / Reconnaissance · Nasiriyah / Imam Ali
Performs reconnaissance missions to collect, refine, and relay operationally relevant intelligence for command decision-making.
87th Surveillance Squadron
Beech 350 / 350ER ISR · ISR / Surveillance · Baghdad / Al Muthanna
Maintains persistent surveillance coverage to enhance situational awareness and support mission planning across sectors.
9th Fighter Squadron
F-16C/D Block 52 · Fighter / Multirole Operations · Balad Air Base
Executes multirole fighter sorties focused on air defence readiness, tactical response, and operational air presence.