Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Italy
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 28:1 Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 190 combat aircraft, 10 vs 387 helicopters, 9 vs 30 transport aircraft, 8 vs 131 trainers (Ireland vs Italy). Ireland has 0 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy. 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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Italian Air Force 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Air Force |
| Local Name | Aeronautica Militare |
| Active aircraft | 743 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 98 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 716 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Italy?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Ireland's 9.
How do the Ireland and Italy air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 3.3 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.