Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Thailand
Thailand's air force fields 481 active aircraft — 18:1 Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 84 combat aircraft, 10 vs 247 helicopters, 9 vs 57 transport aircraft, 8 vs 84 trainers (Ireland vs Thailand). Ireland has 0 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai 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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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Thailand?
Thailand has more military aircraft with 481 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 454 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Thailand?
Thailand has more combat aircraft with 84 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Thailand?
Thailand operates more military helicopters with 247 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Ireland's 9.
How do the Ireland and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 6.3 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Thailand?
Thailand has 16 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.