Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Oman
Oman's air force fields 126 active aircraft — 4.7x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 35 combat aircraft, 10 vs 40 helicopters, 9 vs 9 transport aircraft, 8 vs 42 trainers (Ireland vs Oman). The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Oman's is the Royal Air Force of Oman.
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 Air Force of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Air Force of Oman |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 126 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Omani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
35 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Omani Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Oman?
Oman has more military aircraft with 126 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 99 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Oman?
Oman has more combat aircraft with 35 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Oman?
Oman operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Oman?
Oman has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Ireland's 9.