Air Forces comparison: Austria vs Ireland

Austria's air force fields 89 active aircraft — 3.3x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 15 vs 0 combat aircraft, 41 vs 10 helicopters, 10 vs 9 transport aircraft, 23 vs 8 trainers (Austria vs Ireland). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ireland. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps.

Austrian Air Force 🇦🇹

Official Name Austrian Air Force
Local Name Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte
Active aircraft 89 as of 2026
Aircraft on order56
Roundel

Roundel of Austria air force

Irish Air Corps 🇮🇪

Official Name Irish Air Corps
Local Name Óglaigh na hÉireann Aerchór
Active aircraft 27 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Ireland air force

Austrian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 15
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 41
Training Training 23
Transport Transport 10
Other Other 0

Irish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 10
Training Training 8
Transport Transport 9
Other Other 0

Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or Ireland?
Austria has more military aircraft with 89 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 62 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or Ireland?
Austria has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or Ireland?
Austria operates more military helicopters with 41 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or Ireland?
Austria has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Ireland's 9.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or Ireland?
Austria has 56 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.