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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Ireland Ireland vs Flag of Belgium Belgium

Force Profile
Ireland Belgium
Official name Irish Air Corps Belgian Air Component
Local name Óglaigh na hÉireann Aerchór Luchtcomponent
Active aircraft 27 (2026) 104 (2026)
Aircraft on order — +37
Roundel Roundel of Ireland air force Roundel of Belgium air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇮🇪 Irelandas of 2026
  • Helicopter 10
  • Training 8
  • Transport 9
🇧🇪 Belgiumas of 2026
  • Combat 64
  • Helicopter 14
  • Training 19
  • Transport 7

Fleet Evolution

🇮🇪 Ireland
🇧🇪 Belgium

Overview

Belgium's air force fields 104 active aircraft — 3.9:1 Ireland's 27.

The breakdown includes 0 vs 64 combat aircraft, 10 vs 14 helicopters, 9 vs 7 transport aircraft, 8 vs 19 trainers (Ireland vs Belgium). Ireland has 0 aircraft on order vs 37 for Belgium.

The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Belgium's is the Belgian Air Component.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Belgium?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 77 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Belgium?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Belgium?
Belgium operates more military helicopters with 14 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Belgium?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Belgium's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Belgium?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.