Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Netherlands
Netherlands's air force fields 124 active aircraft — 4.6x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 40 combat aircraft, 10 vs 67 helicopters, 9 vs 4 transport aircraft, 8 vs 13 trainers (Ireland vs Netherlands). Ireland has 0 aircraft on order vs 44 for Netherlands. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Netherlands's is the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
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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Royal Netherlands Air Force 🇳🇱
| Official Name | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
| Local Name | Koninklijke Luchtmacht |
| Active aircraft | 124 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Netherlands aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
40 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
67 | |
|
Training
|
13 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Netherlands Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Netherlands?
Netherlands has more military aircraft with 124 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 97 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Netherlands?
Netherlands has more combat aircraft with 40 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Netherlands?
Netherlands operates more military helicopters with 67 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Netherlands?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Netherlands's 4.
How do the Ireland and Netherlands air forces compare in size?
Ireland's air force is 2.2 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Netherlands?
Netherlands has 44 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.