Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Malta
Ireland's air force fields 27 active aircraft — 3.9x Malta's 7. The breakdown includes 10 vs 3 helicopters, 9 vs 1 transport aircraft, 8 vs 0 trainers (Ireland vs Malta). The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Malta's is the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.
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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Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta 🇲🇹
| Official Name | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta |
| Local Name | Forza tal-Ajru tar-Rumanija ta' Malta |
| Active aircraft | 7 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maltese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
3 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
1 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maltese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Malta?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 27 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Malta?
Ireland operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Malta?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Ireland and Malta air forces compare in size?
Ireland's air force is 9.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 1).