Air Forces comparison: Finland vs Italy
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 4.5x Finland's 164. The breakdown includes 62 vs 190 combat aircraft, 27 vs 387 helicopters, 12 vs 30 transport aircraft, 63 vs 131 trainers (Finland vs Italy). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy.
Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Air Force |
| Local Name | Ilmavoimat |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 63 |
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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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Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
62 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
27 | |
Training
|
63 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Finland's 164, a difference of 579 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Finland's 62.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or Italy?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Finland's 12.
How do the Finland and Italy air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 2.5 times larger than Finland's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Finland's 63.