Air Forces comparison: Greece vs Italy
Overview
Greece operates 626 active military aircraft vs 743 for Italy.
The breakdown includes 217 vs 190 combat aircraft, 300 vs 387 helicopters, 48 vs 30 transport aircraft, 55 vs 131 trainers (Greece vs Italy). Greece has 55 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy.
The Greece air force is officially the Hellenic Air Force.
Hellenic Air Force 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Air Force |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία (Polemikí Aeroporía) |
| Active aircraft | 626 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 55 |
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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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Greek aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
217 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
300 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Greek Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Greece or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Greece's 626, a difference of 117 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Greece or Italy?
Greece has more combat aircraft with 217 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 190.
Which country has more military helicopters, Greece or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Greece's 300.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Greece or Italy?
Greece has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Greece and Italy air forces compare in size?
Greece's air force is 1.6 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Greece or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Greece's 55.