Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Peru
Peru's air force fields 255 active aircraft — 9.4x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 42 combat aircraft, 10 vs 106 helicopters, 9 vs 44 transport aircraft, 8 vs 55 trainers (Ireland vs Peru). Ireland has 0 aircraft on order vs 19 for Peru. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps.
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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Peruvian Air Force 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea del Perú |
| Active aircraft | 255 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 19 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Peruvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
42 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
106 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
44 | |
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Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Peruvian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Peru?
Peru has more military aircraft with 255 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 228 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Peru?
Peru has more combat aircraft with 42 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Peru?
Peru operates more military helicopters with 106 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Peru?
Peru has more transport aircraft with 44 compared to Ireland's 9.
How do the Ireland and Peru air forces compare in size?
Peru's air force is 4.9 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total active aircraft (44 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Peru?
Peru has 19 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.