Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Turkey

Italy operates 743 active military aircraft vs 1,067 for Turkey. The breakdown includes 190 vs 299 combat aircraft, 387 vs 458 helicopters, 30 vs 90 transport aircraft, 131 vs 201 trainers (Italy vs Turkey). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey.

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

Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷

Official Name Turkish Air Force
Local Name Hava Kuvvetleri
Active aircraft 1067 as of 2026
Aircraft on order203
Roundel

Roundel of Turkey 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

Turkish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 299
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 458
Training Training 201
Transport Transport 90
Other Other 19

Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Italy's 743, a difference of 324 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 190.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Italy's 387.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Italy's 30.
How do the Italy and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 3.0 times larger than Italy's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 30).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Italy's 98.