Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Denmark
Denmark's air force fields 123 active aircraft — 4.6x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 57 combat aircraft, 10 vs 34 helicopters, 9 vs 7 transport aircraft, 8 vs 25 trainers (Ireland vs Denmark). Ireland has 0 aircraft on order vs 6 for Denmark. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Denmark's is the Royal Danish Air Force.
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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Royal Danish Air Force 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flyvevåbnet |
| Active aircraft | 123 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
57 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
34 | |
|
Training
|
25 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Denmark?
Denmark has more military aircraft with 123 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 96 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Denmark?
Denmark has more combat aircraft with 57 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Denmark?
Denmark operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Denmark?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Denmark's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Denmark?
Denmark has 6 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.