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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Italy Italy vs Flag of Spain Spain

Force Profile
Italy Spain
Official name Italian Air Force Spanish Air and Space Force
Local name Aeronautica Militare Ejército del Aire
Active aircraft 743 (2026) 471 (2026)
Aircraft on order +98 +164
Roundel Roundel of Italy air force Roundel of Spain air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇮🇹 Italyas of 2026
  • Combat 190
  • Helicopter 387
  • Training 131
  • Transport 30
  • Other 5
🇪🇸 Spainas of 2026
  • Combat 178
  • Helicopter 178
  • Training 40
  • Transport 72
  • Other 3

Fleet Evolution

🇮🇹 Italy
🇪🇸 Spain

Overview

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.

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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.