Air Forces comparison: 
Cyprus vs 
Ireland
Ireland's air force fields 27 active aircraft — 2.1:1 Cyprus's 13.
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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
| Cyprus | Ireland | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Command of Cyprus | Irish Air Corps | |
| Active aircraft | 13 | 27 | 🇮🇪 2.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 3 | 7 | 🇮🇪 2.3× |
| Main supplier | France · 77 % | Switzerland · 44 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 10 | 🇨🇾 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 9 | 🇮🇪 |
| Trainers | 0 | 8 | 🇮🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 27 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or Ireland?
Cyprus operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Cyprus's 0.