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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Albania Albania vs Flag of Ireland Ireland

Albania operates 19 active military aircraft vs 27 for Ireland.

AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Roundel of Albania AlbaniaWorld #137 1.9
AIRS Index / 100

Ireland leads on 3 of 3 categories

Roundel of Ireland IrelandWorld #93 3.9
  • 19 Helicoptersweight ×10 · era 10
  • 0 Transportweight ×10 9
  • 0 Trainersweight ×1 8
Albania Ireland Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Albania Ireland Ratio
Official name Albanian Air Force Irish Air Corps
Active aircraft 19 27 🇮🇪 1.4×
Aircraft on order 4 0 🇦🇱
Combat aircraft 0 0
Combat share of fleet 0.0 % 0.0 %
Aircraft types in service 7 7
Main supplier United States · 42 % Switzerland · 44 %
Show full breakdown · 3 more rowsHide the 3 extra rows
Helicopters 19 10 🇦🇱 1.9×
Transport aircraft 0 9 🇮🇪
Trainers 0 8 🇮🇪
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Albania
Fleet evolution · Ireland

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Albania or Ireland?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 27 active aircraft compared to Albania's 19, a difference of 8 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Albania or Ireland?
Albania operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Albania or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Albania's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Albania or Ireland?
Albania has 4 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.