Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Vietnam
Vietnam's air force fields 205 active aircraft — 7.6x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 71 combat aircraft, 10 vs 42 helicopters, 9 vs 17 transport aircraft, 8 vs 75 trainers (Ireland vs Vietnam). The Ireland air force is officially the Irish Air Corps, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 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 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
|
Training
|
75 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more military aircraft with 205 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 178 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more combat aircraft with 71 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more military helicopters with 42 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Vietnam?
Vietnam has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Ireland's 9.
How do the Ireland and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Vietnam's air force is 1.9 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 9).