Air Forces comparison: 
Italy vs 
France
Aircraft by Type
🇮🇹 Italyas of 2026
🇫🇷 Franceas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇮🇹 Italy
🇫🇷 France
Overview
Italy operates 743 active military aircraft vs 988 for France.
The breakdown includes 190 vs 264 combat aircraft, 387 vs 454 helicopters, 30 vs 167 transport aircraft, 131 vs 44 trainers (Italy vs France). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 301 for France.
The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force.
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 264 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 167 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Italy and France air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 5.6 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (167 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or France?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 98.