Air Forces comparison: Argentina vs Italy
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 3.1x Argentina's 241. The breakdown includes 26 vs 190 combat aircraft, 101 vs 387 helicopters, 22 vs 30 transport aircraft, 70 vs 131 trainers (Argentina vs Italy). Argentina has 57 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy.
Argentine Air Force 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Argentina |
| Active aircraft | 241 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 57 |
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Italian Air Force 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Air Force |
| Local Name | Aeronautica Militare |
| Active aircraft | 743 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 98 |
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Argentine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
26 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
70 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
22 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Argentina's 241, a difference of 502 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Argentina's 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Argentina's 101.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or Italy?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Argentina's 22.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Argentina's 57.