Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Sierra Leone
Ireland's air force fields 27 active aircraft — 27:1 Sierra Leone's 1. The breakdown includes 10 vs 1 helicopters, 9 vs 0 transport aircraft, 8 vs 0 trainers (Ireland vs Sierra Leone). The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Sierra Leone's is the Sierra Leone Defence Force 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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Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force 🇸🇱
| Official Name | Sierra Leone Defence Force Air Force |
| Local Name | Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 1 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 | |
Sierra Leonean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Sierra Leonean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Sierra Leone?
Ireland has more military aircraft with 27 active aircraft compared to Sierra Leone's 1, a difference of 26 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Sierra Leone?
Ireland operates more military helicopters with 10 compared to Sierra Leone's 1.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Sierra Leone?
Ireland has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Sierra Leone's 0.