Air Forces comparison: Belarus vs Ireland
Belarus's air force fields 205 active aircraft — 7.6x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 100 vs 0 combat aircraft, 80 vs 10 helicopters, 4 vs 9 transport aircraft, 21 vs 8 trainers (Belarus vs Ireland). Belarus has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ireland. The Belarus air force is officially the Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus, while Ireland's is the Irish Air Corps.
Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus 🇧🇾
| Official Name | Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus |
| Local Name | Ваенна-паветраныя сілы і войскі супрацьпаветранай абароны |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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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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Belarusian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
100 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
80 | |
Training
|
21 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
10 | |
|
Training
|
8 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Belarusian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belarus or Ireland?
Belarus has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 178 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belarus or Ireland?
Belarus has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belarus or Ireland?
Belarus operates more military helicopters with 80 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belarus or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Belarus's 4.
How do the Belarus and Ireland air forces compare in size?
Ireland's air force is 2.2 times larger than Belarus's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belarus or Ireland?
Belarus has 4 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.