Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Belgium
Irish Air Corps 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Air Corps |
| Local Name | Óglaigh na hÉireann Aerchór |
| Active aircraft | 24 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 108 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 52 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
8 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
8 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
51 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
23 | |
|
Training
|
27 | |
|
Transport
|
7 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Belgium?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 108 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 24, a difference of 84 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Belgium?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 51 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Belgium?
Belgium operates more military helicopters with 23 compared to Ireland's 8.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Belgium?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Belgium's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Belgium?
Belgium has 52 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.