Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Germany
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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German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 584 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 270 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
178 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
390 | |
Training
|
123 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
5 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
215 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
309 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
53 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Germany?
Italy has more military aircraft with 726 active aircraft compared to Germany's 584, a difference of 142 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Germany?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 215 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 178.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Germany?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 390 compared to Germany's 309.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Germany?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 53 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Italy and Germany air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 1.8 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (53 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Germany?
Germany has 270 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 87.