Air Forces comparison: Bulgaria vs Italy
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 9.4x Bulgaria's 79. The breakdown includes 27 vs 190 combat aircraft, 29 vs 387 helicopters, 7 vs 30 transport aircraft, 16 vs 131 trainers (Bulgaria vs Italy). Bulgaria has 8 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy.
Bulgarian Air Force 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военновъздушни сили (Voennovazdushni sili) |
| Active aircraft | 79 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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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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Bulgarian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
27 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
29 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Bulgarian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 664 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Italy?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
How do the Bulgaria and Italy air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 4.3 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.