Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Italy
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 2.1x Australia's 355. The breakdown includes 108 vs 190 combat aircraft, 95 vs 387 helicopters, 61 vs 30 transport aircraft, 79 vs 131 trainers (Australia vs Italy). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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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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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 388 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Italy?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Australia and Italy air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Italy?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 98.