Air Forces comparison: Finland vs Ireland

Finland's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 6.1x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 62 vs 0 combat aircraft, 27 vs 10 helicopters, 12 vs 9 transport aircraft, 63 vs 8 trainers (Finland vs Ireland). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ireland. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps.

Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮

Official Name Finnish Air Force
Local Name Ilmavoimat
Active aircraft 164 as of 2026
Aircraft on order63
Roundel

Roundel of Finland air force

Irish Air Corps 🇮🇪

Official Name Irish Air Corps
Local Name Óglaigh na hÉireann Aerchór
Active aircraft 27 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Ireland air force

Finnish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 62
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 27
Training Training 63
Transport Transport 12
Other Other 0

Irish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 10
Training Training 8
Transport Transport 9
Other Other 0

Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet

Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or Ireland?
Finland has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 137 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or Ireland?
Finland has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or Ireland?
Finland operates more military helicopters with 27 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or Ireland?
Finland has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Ireland's 9.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or Ireland?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.