Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Spain
Italy operates 743 active military aircraft vs 471 for Spain. The breakdown includes 190 vs 178 combat aircraft, 387 vs 178 helicopters, 30 vs 72 transport aircraft, 131 vs 40 trainers (Italy vs Spain). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 164 for Spain. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force.
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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Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
178 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
178 | |
|
Training
|
40 | |
|
Transport
|
72 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Spain?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Spain's 471, a difference of 272 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Spain?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Spain's 178.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Spain?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Spain's 178.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Spain?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Italy and Spain air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 2.4 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Spain?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 98.