Air Forces comparison: Spain vs Ireland
Spain's air force fields 471 active aircraft — 17:1 Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 178 vs 0 combat aircraft, 178 vs 10 helicopters, 72 vs 9 transport aircraft, 40 vs 8 trainers (Spain vs Ireland). Spain has 164 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ireland. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force, while Ireland's is the Irish Air Corps.
Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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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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Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
178 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
178 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
72 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
10 | |
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Training
|
8 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or Ireland?
Spain has more military aircraft with 471 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 444 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or Ireland?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or Ireland?
Spain operates more military helicopters with 178 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or Ireland?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Ireland's 9.
How do the Spain and Ireland air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 8.0 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or Ireland?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.