Air Forces comparison: 
Cyprus vs 
Ireland
Cyprus operates 19 active military aircraft vs 26 for Ireland.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · 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 | 19 | 26 | 🇮🇪 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 6 | 🇮🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 6 | 🇮🇪 1.2× |
| Main supplier | France · 53 % | Switzerland · 46 % |
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| Helicopters | 15 | 10 | 🇨🇾 1.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇮🇪 |
| Trainers | 0 | 8 | 🇮🇪 |
| UAVs | 4 | 0 | 🇨🇾 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 19, a difference of 7 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or Ireland?
Cyprus operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cyprus or Ireland?
Ireland has 6 aircraft on order compared to Cyprus's 0.