Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Taiwan
Italy operates 743 active military aircraft vs 686 for Taiwan. The breakdown includes 190 vs 319 combat aircraft, 387 vs 239 helicopters, 30 vs 26 transport aircraft, 131 vs 84 trainers (Italy vs Taiwan). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 93 for Taiwan.
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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Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 686 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 93 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
319 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
239 | |
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Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
18 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Taiwan?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Taiwan's 686, a difference of 57 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Italy's 190.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Taiwan?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Taiwan's 239.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Taiwan?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Taiwan's 26.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Taiwan?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.