The Air Corps Fleet
The Air Corps fleet consists of Fixed Wing and Rotary craft as follows:
Agusta Westland AW139
The Air Corps took delivery of its first two Agusta Westland AW139 aircraft in November 2006. There are currently six of the type in service
Eurocopter EC135 P2
The Air Corps currently operates two EC135 P2 aircraft. These aircraft entered service in 2005 and operate seven days a week carrying out a wide variety of roles for the Air Corps.
Eurocopter EC135 T2
The Air Corps in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform currently operate two EC135 T2 aircraft. Both operate seven days a week in the Garda Air Support role.
CASA CN235
The Air Corps currently operates two Casa CN 235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. These aircraft entered service in 1994 and operate seven days a week usually in the off shore maritime patrol arena.
Pilatus PC 12
The Air Corps currently operates four Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. These aircraft first entered service in 2020 and operate seven days a week carrying out a wide variety of roles for the Air Corps.
Learjet 45
The Air Corps currently operates one Learjet 45. This aircraft entered service in 2004 and operates seven days a week usually in the Ministerial Air Transport role.
Pilatus Britten Norman Defender
The Air Corps in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform currently operate one Pilatus Britten Norman Defender 4000 aircraft. This aircraft entered service in 1997.
Pilatus PC-9M
The Air Corps currently operates seven Pilatus PC-9M aircraft. These aircraft first entered service in 2004 and operate as the main pilot training aircraft for the Air Corps.
