Air Forces comparison: Italy vs France
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 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 aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
5 | |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
289 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
454 | |
|
Training
|
44 | |
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Transport
|
142 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
59 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or France?
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, Italy or France?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 190.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or France?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Italy's 387.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or France?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Italy and France 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, Italy or France?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 98.