Air Forces comparison: 
Ireland vs 
New Zealand
Ireland operates 27 active military aircraft vs 47 for New Zealand.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
IrelandWorld #99
2.9
AIRS Index / 100
New Zealand leads on 3 of 4 categories
New ZealandWorld #87
3.4
Ireland
New Zealand
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 | New Zealand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Irish Air Corps | Royal New Zealand Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 27 | 47 | 🇳🇿 1.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 8 | 🇳🇿 1.1× |
| Main supplier | Switzerland · 44 % | United States · 72 % |
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| Helicopters | 10 | 21 | 🇳🇿 2.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 9 | 7 | 🇮🇪 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇳🇿 |
| Trainers | 8 | 11 | 🇳🇿 1.4× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Ireland
Fleet evolution · New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or New Zealand?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to New Zealand's 7.