Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Thailand
Italy operates 743 active military aircraft vs 481 for Thailand. The breakdown includes 190 vs 84 combat aircraft, 387 vs 247 helicopters, 30 vs 57 transport aircraft, 131 vs 84 trainers (Italy vs Thailand). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 16 for Thailand. The Thailand air force is officially the Royal Thai 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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Royal Thai Air Force 🇹🇭
| Official Name | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Local Name | กองทัพอากาศไทย (Kong Thap Akat Thai) |
| Active aircraft | 481 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Thai aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
84 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
247 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
57 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Thai Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Thailand?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Thailand's 481, a difference of 262 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Thailand?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Thailand's 84.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Thailand?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Thailand's 247.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Thailand?
Thailand has more transport aircraft with 57 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Italy and Thailand air forces compare in size?
Thailand's air force is 1.9 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (57 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Thailand?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Thailand's 16.