Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Ukraine
Ukraine's air force fields 342 active aircraft — 13:1 Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 137 combat aircraft, 10 vs 136 helicopters, 9 vs 27 transport aircraft, 8 vs 42 trainers (Ireland vs Ukraine). Ireland has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Ukraine's is the Ukraine 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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Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 342 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Irish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
10 | |
Training
|
8 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more military aircraft with 342 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 315 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Ukraine?
Ukraine operates more military helicopters with 136 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Ireland's 9.
How do the Ireland and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Ukraine's air force is 3.0 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total active aircraft (27 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ireland or Ukraine?
Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ireland's 0.