Air Forces comparison: Italy vs 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.
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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
23 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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.