Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Ukraine
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 2.2x Ukraine's 342. The breakdown includes 190 vs 137 combat aircraft, 387 vs 136 helicopters, 30 vs 27 transport aircraft, 131 vs 42 trainers (Italy vs Ukraine). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine 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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Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 342 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 401 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Ukraine's 27.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Ukraine?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.