Ireland's current fleet of eight PC-9Ms entered operational service in 2004 and is operated by the FTS at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-9 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1984

A student PC-9M pilot conducts pre-flight checks with a QFI from the IAC's FTS before departing for Shannon Airport in County Clare on a training flight

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-9 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1984

Tasked with the maritime patrol mission, the IAC's CN235-100 fleet is due for retirement

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA CN.235 - InternationalInternational - 1983

The IAC operates a sole Learjet 45XR, which is assigned to No 102 Squadron and is responsible for conducting executive airlift operations. The type is rapidly approaching the end of its useful service life and a replacement is being sought

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Learjet Learjet 31 / 45 / 40 / 75 / 85 - СШАUSA - 1987

Ireland's two new Airbus C295s are designated as 'maritime surveillance' aircraft rather than ‘maritime patrol', the title applied to their predecessors, and have an improved electronics fit

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA C.295 - ИспанияSpain - 1997

The IAC operates two Airbus EC135s for its use, plus a further two for the use of the Irish civilian police

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurocopter EC.135 - InternationalInternational - 1994

In Irish service, the AW139 is a true multi-mission helicopter. Alongside its traditional troop/cargo transport, air ambulance and aerial firefighting roles, the AW139 also supports soldiers from the Army Ranger Wing

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

A recent report on the Irish Defence Forces recommended that a minimum of eight super-medium helicopters are procured to replace the IAC's current AW139 fleet, as well as additional fleets of associated utility and training helicopters

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

The crew of AW139 bring the utility helicopter into the hover over Blessington lakes in County Wicklow while practising aerial firefighting operations

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

Six Leonardo AW139s make up the IAC's main rotary component. The Commission on the Defence Forces has recommended that a further two be purchased

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.139 / AW.149 - InternationalInternational - 2001

Ireland operates four PC-12s. The three PC-12NG Spectres were delivered to the IAC in September 2020 as replacements for the air arm's fleet of ageing Reims Rocket FR172H aircraft. A fourth, non-modified PC-12 was acquired by the Irish government to address a shortfall in the nation's airlift capabilities

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-12 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1991

An aircrew member from No 104 Squadron leaves a PC-12NG Spectre after completing an ISR training flight. The type has fully established itself as a vital asset in Irish military operations

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-12 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1991