Air Forces comparison: Bhutan vs Ireland
Ireland's air force fields 27 active aircraft — 14:1 Bhutan's 2. The breakdown includes 2 vs 10 helicopters, 0 vs 9 transport aircraft, 0 vs 8 trainers (Bhutan vs Ireland). The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps.
Bhutanese Air Force 🇧🇹
| Official Name | Bhutanese Air Force |
| Local Name | Royal Bhutan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 2 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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Bhutanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
2 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
10 | |
|
Training
|
8 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bhutanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bhutan or Ireland?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 27 active aircraft compared to Bhutan's 2, a difference of 25 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bhutan or Ireland?
Ireland operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Bhutan's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bhutan or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Bhutan's 0.