Air Forces comparison: Denmark vs Ireland
Denmark's air force fields 123 active aircraft — 4.6x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 57 vs 0 combat aircraft, 34 vs 10 helicopters, 7 vs 9 transport aircraft, 25 vs 8 trainers (Denmark vs Ireland). Denmark has 6 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ireland. The Denmark air force is officially the Royal Danish Air Force, while Ireland's is the Irish Air Corps.
Royal Danish Air Force 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flyvevåbnet |
| Active aircraft | 123 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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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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Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
57 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
34 | |
Training
|
25 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
10 | |
|
Training
|
8 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark has more military aircraft with 123 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 96 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark has more combat aircraft with 57 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Denmark or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Denmark's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Denmark or Ireland?
Denmark has 6 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.