Air Forces comparison: Bulgaria vs Ireland
Bulgaria's air force fields 79 active aircraft — 2.9x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 27 vs 0 combat aircraft, 29 vs 10 helicopters, 7 vs 9 transport aircraft, 16 vs 8 trainers (Bulgaria vs Ireland). Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ireland. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps.
Bulgarian Air Force 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военновъздушни сили (Voennovazdushni sili) |
| Active aircraft | 79 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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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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Bulgarian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
27 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
29 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
10 | |
|
Training
|
8 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Ireland?
Bulgaria has more military aircraft with 79 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 52 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Ireland?
Bulgaria has more combat aircraft with 27 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Ireland?
Bulgaria operates more military helicopters with 29 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Ireland?
Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.