Air Forces comparison: France vs Italy
France operates 988 active military aircraft vs 743 for Italy. The breakdown includes 289 vs 190 combat aircraft, 454 vs 387 helicopters, 142 vs 30 transport aircraft, 44 vs 131 trainers (France vs Italy). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force.
French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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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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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
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Transport
|
30 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Italy?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Italy's 743, a difference of 245 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Italy?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 190.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Italy?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Italy's 387.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Italy?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the France and Italy air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 4.7 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (142 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Italy?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 98.