Air Forces comparison: 
Ireland vs 
North Macedonia
Ireland operates 26 active military aircraft vs 16 for North Macedonia.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
IrelandWorld #95
2.9
AIRS Index / 100
Ireland leads on 3 of 3 categories
North MacedoniaWorld #148
1.0
Ireland
North Macedonia
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 | North Macedonia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Irish Air Corps | Air Force of North Macedonia | |
| Active aircraft | 26 | 16 | 🇮🇪 1.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 6 | 8 | 🇲🇰 1.3× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 4 | 🇮🇪 1.5× |
| Main supplier | Switzerland · 46 % | Ex-USSR · 38 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 10 | — |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇮🇪 |
| Trainers | 8 | 6 | 🇮🇪 1.3× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or North Macedonia?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to North Macedonia's 16, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or North Macedonia?
Ireland and North Macedonia both operate 10 military helicopters.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or North Macedonia?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to North Macedonia's 0.
How do the Ireland and North Macedonia air forces compare in size?
Ireland's air force is 1.6 times larger than North Macedonia's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 16).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has 8 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 6.