Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Italy
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 584 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 270 |
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Italian Air Force 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Air Force |
| Local Name | Aeronautica Militare |
| Active aircraft | 726 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 87 |
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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
215 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
309 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
53 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
178 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
390 | |
|
Training
|
123 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 726 active aircraft compared to Germany's 584, a difference of 142 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Italy?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 215 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 178.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 390 compared to Germany's 309.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Italy?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 53 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Germany and Italy air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 1.8 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (53 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Italy?
Germany has 270 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 87.