Air Forces comparison: 
Ireland vs 
Luxembourg
Ireland's air force fields 27 active aircraft — 27:1 Luxembourg's 1.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Ireland | Luxembourg | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Irish Air Corps | Luxembourg Army Aviation | |
| Active aircraft | 27 | 1 | 🇮🇪 27× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 1 | 🇮🇪 7.0× |
| Main supplier | Switzerland · 44 % | Europe · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 0 | 🇮🇪 |
| Transport aircraft | 9 | 1 | 🇮🇪 9.0× |
| Trainers | 8 | 0 | 🇮🇪 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇱🇺 LuxembourgA400M Atlas ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Luxembourg?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 27 active aircraft compared to Luxembourg's 1, a difference of 26 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Luxembourg?
Ireland operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Luxembourg's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Luxembourg?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Luxembourg's 1.
How do the Ireland and Luxembourg air forces compare in size?
Ireland's air force is 9.0 times larger than Luxembourg's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 1).