Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs United Kingdom

Irish Air Corps 🇮🇪

Official Name Irish Air Corps
Local Name Óglaigh na hÉireann Aerchór
Active aircraft24 as of 2025
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Ireland air force
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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft631 as of 2025
Aircraft on order139
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force
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Irish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 8
Training Training 8
Transport Transport 8
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 0

British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 144
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 266
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 52
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 13

Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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