Air Forces comparison: 
Estonia vs 
Ireland
Ireland's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 13:1 Estonia's 2.
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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
| Estonia | Ireland | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Estonian Air Force | Irish Air Corps | |
| Active aircraft | 2 | 26 | 🇮🇪 13× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 6 | 🇮🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 1 | 6 | 🇮🇪 6.0× |
| Main supplier | Poland · 100 % | Switzerland · 46 % |
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| Helicopters | 0 | 10 | 🇮🇪 |
| Transport aircraft | 2 | 8 | 🇮🇪 4.0× |
| Trainers | 0 | 8 | 🇮🇪 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇪🇪 EstoniaM28 Skytruck ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Estonia or Ireland?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Estonia's 2, a difference of 24 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Estonia or Ireland?
Ireland operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Estonia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Estonia or Ireland?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Estonia's 2.
How do the Estonia and Ireland air forces compare in size?
Ireland's air force is 13.0 times larger than Estonia's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Estonia or Ireland?
Ireland has 6 aircraft on order compared to Estonia's 0.