Air Forces comparison: Algeria vs Italy
Algeria operates 612 active military aircraft vs 743 for Italy. The breakdown includes 156 vs 190 combat aircraft, 315 vs 387 helicopters, 51 vs 30 transport aircraft, 61 vs 131 trainers (Algeria vs Italy). Algeria has 49 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy.
Algerian Air Force 🇩🇿
| Official Name | Algerian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الجزائرية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Jazāʾriya) |
| Active aircraft | 612 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 49 |
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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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Algerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
156 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
315 | |
Training
|
61 | |
Transport
|
51 | |
Other
|
29 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Algerian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Algeria or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Algeria's 612, a difference of 131 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Algeria or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Algeria's 156.
Which country has more military helicopters, Algeria or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Algeria's 315.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Algeria or Italy?
Algeria has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Algeria and Italy air forces compare in size?
Algeria's air force is 1.7 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (51 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Algeria or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Algeria's 49.