Air Forces comparison: Ireland vs Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 5.8x Ireland's 27. The breakdown includes 0 vs 75 combat aircraft, 10 vs 40 helicopters, 9 vs 13 transport aircraft, 8 vs 28 trainers (Ireland vs Yemen). 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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Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 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 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Irish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ireland or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Ireland's 27, a difference of 129 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ireland or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ireland's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ireland or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Ireland's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ireland or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Ireland's 9.