Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Lebanon
Lebanon's air force fields 64 active aircraft — 2.4x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 10 vs 47 helicopters, 9 vs 3 transport aircraft, 8 vs 14 trainers (Ireland vs Lebanon). 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 |
| Roundel |
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Lebanese Air Force 🇱🇧
| Official Name | Lebanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية اللبنانية (Al Quwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 64 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
|
Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Lebanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
47 | |
|
Training
|
14 | |
|
Transport
|
3 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Lebanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Lebanon?
Lebanon has more military aircraft with 64 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 37 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Lebanon?
Lebanon operates more military helicopters with 47 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Lebanon?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Ireland and Lebanon air forces compare in size?
Ireland's air force is 3.0 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 3).