Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Austria
Austria's air force fields 89 active aircraft — 3.3x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 15 combat aircraft, 10 vs 41 helicopters, 9 vs 10 transport aircraft, 8 vs 23 trainers (Ireland vs Austria). Ireland has 0 aircraft on order vs 56 for Austria. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps.
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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Austrian Air Force 🇦🇹
| Official Name | Austrian Air Force |
| Local Name | Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte |
| Active aircraft | 89 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 56 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Austrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
15 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
41 | |
|
Training
|
23 | |
|
Transport
|
10 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Austria?
Austria has more military aircraft with 89 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 62 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Austria?
Austria has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Austria?
Austria operates more military helicopters with 41 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Austria?
Austria has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Ireland's 9.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Austria?
Austria has 56 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.