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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Denmark Denmark vs Flag of Ireland Ireland

Force Profile
Denmark Ireland
Official name Royal Danish Air Force Irish Air Corps
Local name Flyvevåbnet Óglaigh na hÉireann Aerchór
Active aircraft 123 (2026) 27 (2026)
Aircraft on order +6 —
Roundel Roundel of Denmark air force Roundel of Ireland air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇩🇰 Denmarkas of 2026
  • Combat 57
  • Helicopter 34
  • Training 25
  • Transport 7
🇮🇪 Irelandas of 2026
  • Helicopter 10
  • Training 8
  • Transport 9

Fleet Evolution

🇩🇰 Denmark
🇮🇪 Ireland

Overview

Denmark's air force fields 123 active aircraft — 4.6:1 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.

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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.