Air Forces comparison: Spain vs Italy
Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 469 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 132 |
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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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Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
181 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
160 | |
Training
|
68 | |
Transport
|
57 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
178 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
390 | |
|
Training
|
123 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 726 active aircraft compared to Spain's 469, a difference of 257 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or Italy?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 181 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 178.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 390 compared to Spain's 160.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or Italy?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Spain and Italy air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 1.9 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or Italy?
Spain has 132 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 87.