Air Forces comparison: Austria vs Italy
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 8.3x Austria's 89. The breakdown includes 15 vs 190 combat aircraft, 41 vs 387 helicopters, 10 vs 30 transport aircraft, 23 vs 131 trainers (Austria vs Italy). Austria has 56 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy.
Austrian Air Force 🇦🇹
| Official Name | Austrian Air Force |
| Local Name | Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte |
| Active aircraft | 89 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 56 |
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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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Austrian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
15 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
41 | |
Training
|
23 | |
Transport
|
10 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
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Transport
|
30 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Austrian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Austria or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Austria's 89, a difference of 654 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Austria or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Austria's 15.
Which country has more military helicopters, Austria or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Austria's 41.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Austria or Italy?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Austria's 10.
How do the Austria and Italy air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 3.0 times larger than Austria's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Austria or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Austria's 56.