Air Forces comparison: Italy vs United Kingdom

Italian Air Force 🇮🇹

Official Name Italian Air Force
Local Name Aeronautica Militare
Active aircraft726 as of 2025
Aircraft on order87
Roundel

Roundel of Italy air force
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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧

Official Name Royal Air Force
Active aircraft631 as of 2025
Aircraft on order139
Roundel

Roundel of United Kingdom air force
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Italian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 178
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 390
Training Training 123
Transport Transport 30
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 5

British aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 144
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 266
Training Training 156
Transport Transport 52
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 13

Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet

Evolution of British Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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