Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Lebanon
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 12:1 Lebanon's 64. The breakdown includes 190 vs 0 combat aircraft, 387 vs 47 helicopters, 30 vs 3 transport aircraft, 131 vs 14 trainers (Italy vs Lebanon). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 0 for Lebanon.
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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Lebanese Air Force 🇱🇧
| Official Name | Lebanese Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية اللبنانية (Al Quwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 64 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Lebanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
47 | |
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Training
|
14 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Lebanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Lebanon?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Lebanon's 64, a difference of 679 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Lebanon?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Lebanon?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Lebanon's 47.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Lebanon?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Italy and Lebanon air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 10.0 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Lebanon?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Lebanon's 0.