Air Forces comparison: Cyprus vs Ireland
Overview
Ireland's air force fields 27 active aircraft — 2.1x Cyprus's 13.
The breakdown includes 13 vs 10 helicopters, 0 vs 9 transport aircraft, 0 vs 8 trainers (Cyprus vs Ireland).
The Cyprus air force is officially the Air Command of Cyprus, while Ireland's is the Irish Air Corps.
Air Command of Cyprus 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Air Command of Cyprus |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία Κύπρου |
| Active aircraft | 13 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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 |
| Roundel |
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Cypriot aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
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 Cypriot Air Force fleet
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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.