Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Latvia

Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 106:1 Latvia's 7. The breakdown includes 190 vs 0 combat aircraft, 387 vs 3 helicopters, 30 vs 4 transport aircraft, 131 vs 0 trainers (Italy vs Latvia). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 1 for Latvia.

Italian Air Force 🇮🇹

Official Name Italian Air Force
Local Name Aeronautica Militare
Active aircraft 743 as of 2026
Aircraft on order98
Roundel

Roundel of Italy air force

Latvian Air Force 🇱🇻

Official Name Latvian Air Force
Local Name Latvijas gaisa spēki
Active aircraft 7 as of 2026
Aircraft on order1
Roundel

Roundel of Latvia air force

Italian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 190
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 387
Training Training 131
Transport Transport 30
Other Other 5

Latvian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 3
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 0

Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Latvian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Latvia?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 7, a difference of 736 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Latvia?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Latvia?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Latvia?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Latvia's 4.
How do the Italy and Latvia air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 7.5 times larger than Latvia's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Latvia?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.