Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Tunisia
Overview
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 4.4x Tunisia's 169.
The breakdown includes 190 vs 13 combat aircraft, 387 vs 116 helicopters, 30 vs 15 transport aircraft, 131 vs 25 trainers (Italy vs Tunisia). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 8 for Tunisia.
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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Tunisian Air Force 🇹🇳
| Official Name | Tunisian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التونسية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya at Tūnisiya) |
| Active aircraft | 169 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Tunisian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
13 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
116 | |
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Training
|
25 | |
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Transport
|
15 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Tunisian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Tunisia's 169, a difference of 574 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Tunisia's 13.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Tunisia's 116.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Tunisia's 15.
How do the Italy and Tunisia air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 2.0 times larger than Tunisia's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 15).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Tunisia?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Tunisia's 8.