Air Forces comparison: 
Bulgaria vs 
Ireland
Bulgaria's air force fields 79 active aircraft — 2.9:1 Ireland's 27.
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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
| Bulgaria | Ireland | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bulgarian Air Force | Irish Air Corps | |
| Active aircraft | 79 | 27 | 🇧🇬 2.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 0 | 🇧🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 27 | 0 | 🇧🇬 |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.2 % | 0.0 % | 🇧🇬 |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 7 | 🇧🇬 2.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 33 % | Switzerland · 44 % |
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| Helicopters | 29 | 10 | 🇧🇬 2.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 9 | 🇮🇪 1.3× |
| Trainers | 16 | 8 | 🇧🇬 2.0× |
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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.