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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Italy Italy vs Flag of Portugal Portugal

Force Profile
Italy Portugal
Official name Italian Air Force Portuguese Air Force
Local name Aeronautica Militare Força Aérea Portuguesa
Active aircraft 743 (2026) 86 (2026)
Aircraft on order +98 +3
Roundel Roundel of Italy air force Roundel of Portugal air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇮🇹 Italyas of 2026
  • Combat 190
  • Helicopter 387
  • Training 131
  • Transport 30
  • Other 5
🇵🇹 Portugalas of 2026
  • Combat 25
  • Helicopter 22
  • Training 11
  • Transport 23
  • Other 5

Fleet Evolution

🇮🇹 Italy
🇵🇹 Portugal

Overview

Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 8.6x Portugal's 86.

The breakdown includes 190 vs 25 combat aircraft, 387 vs 22 helicopters, 30 vs 23 transport aircraft, 131 vs 11 trainers (Italy vs Portugal). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 657 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Portugal?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Portugal's 23.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.