Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Sudan
Sudan's air force fields 184 active aircraft — 6.8x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 91 combat aircraft, 10 vs 70 helicopters, 9 vs 17 transport aircraft, 8 vs 6 trainers (Ireland vs Sudan). 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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Sudanese Air Force 🇸🇩
| Official Name | Sudanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السودانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as-Sudaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 184 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 | |
Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
91 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
70 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Sudan?
Sudan has more military aircraft with 184 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 157 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Sudan?
Sudan has more combat aircraft with 91 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Sudan?
Sudan operates more military helicopters with 70 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Sudan?
Sudan has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Ireland's 9.
How do the Ireland and Sudan air forces compare in size?
Sudan's air force is 1.9 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 9).