Irish Air Corps

The Air Corps (Irish: An tAerchór) is the air component of the Defence Forces of Ireland. Through a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, it provides military support to the Army and Naval Service, together with non-military air services such as Garda air support, air ambulance, fisheries protection and the Ministerial Air Transport Service. The primary airbase is Casement Aerodrome located at Baldonnel, County Dublin.

Combat Aircraft

 * Lockheed Martin F-16V Blk.70 Fighting Falcon x 24 (Multirole Fighter)

Maritime Patrol Aircraft

 * CASA CN-235-MPA100 x 2 (Maritime Patrol Aircraft)
 * CASA C-295MPA x 0 (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) - two on order

Surveillance

 * Britten-Norman Defender 4000 x 2 (Police Air Support)
 * Cessna Reims FR172 H x 6 (Surveillance/Utility Aircraft)

Transport

 * CASA C-295M x 0 (Transport Aircraft) - one on order
 * Learjet 45 x 2 (VIP Transport/Air Ambulance)

Helicopters

 * AgustaWestland AW139 x 6 (Utility Helicopter)
 * Eurocopter EC135 x 4 (Utility Helicopter)

Trainers

 * KAI T-50 Golden Eagle x 16 (Lead In Fighter-Trainer)
 * Pilatus PC-9M x 8 (Primary Trainer)