Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs Ireland
Belgium's air force fields 104 active aircraft — 3.9x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 64 vs 0 combat aircraft, 14 vs 10 helicopters, 7 vs 9 transport aircraft, 19 vs 8 trainers (Belgium vs Ireland). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ireland. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while Ireland's is the Irish Air Corps.
Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 104 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 37 |
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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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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
10 | |
|
Training
|
8 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or Ireland?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 77 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or Ireland?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or Ireland?
Belgium operates more military helicopters with 14 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Belgium's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or Ireland?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.