Air Forces comparison: Italy vs South Korea
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 2.1x Italy's 743. The breakdown includes 190 vs 314 combat aircraft, 387 vs 856 helicopters, 30 vs 56 transport aircraft, 131 vs 293 trainers (Italy vs South Korea). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 410 for South Korea. The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air 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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Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
314 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
856 | |
|
Training
|
293 | |
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Transport
|
56 | |
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Other
|
24 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or South Korea?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Italy's 743, a difference of 800 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or South Korea?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 190.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or South Korea?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Italy's 387.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or South Korea?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Italy and South Korea air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 1.9 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (56 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or South Korea?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 98.