Air Forces comparison: Angola vs Ireland
Angola's air force fields 280 active aircraft — 10:1 Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 81 vs 0 combat aircraft, 115 vs 10 helicopters, 36 vs 9 transport aircraft, 48 vs 8 trainers (Angola vs Ireland). Angola has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ireland. The Angola air force is officially the National Air Force of Angola, while Ireland's is the Irish Air Corps.
National Air Force of Angola 🇦🇴
| Official Name | National Air Force of Angola |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Nacional de Angola |
| Active aircraft | 280 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Irish Air Corps 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Air Corps |
| Local Name | Óglaigh na hÉireann Aerchór |
| Active aircraft | 27 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Angolan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
81 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
115 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
36 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
10 | |
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Training
|
8 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Angolan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Angola or Ireland?
Angola has more military aircraft with 280 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 253 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Angola or Ireland?
Angola has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Angola or Ireland?
Angola operates more military helicopters with 115 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Angola or Ireland?
Angola has more transport aircraft with 36 compared to Ireland's 9.
How do the Angola and Ireland air forces compare in size?
Angola's air force is 4.0 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total active aircraft (36 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Angola or Ireland?
Angola has 4 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.