Air Forces comparison: 
Ireland vs 
Lithuania
Ireland's air force fields 27 active aircraft — 2.5:1 Lithuania's 11.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Ireland | Lithuania | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Irish Air Corps | Lithuanian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 27 | 11 | 🇮🇪 2.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇱🇹 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 5 | 🇮🇪 1.4× |
| Main supplier | Switzerland · 44 % | Italy · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 6 | 🇮🇪 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 9 | 5 | 🇮🇪 1.8× |
| Trainers | 8 | 0 | 🇮🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Lithuania?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 27 active aircraft compared to Lithuania's 11, a difference of 16 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Lithuania?
Ireland operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Lithuania's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Lithuania?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Lithuania's 5.
How do the Ireland and Lithuania air forces compare in size?
Ireland's air force is 1.8 times larger than Lithuania's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Lithuania?
Lithuania has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.