Air Forces comparison: 
Italy vs 
Ukraine
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Ukraine's 342.
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Italy
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Italy | Ukraine | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Italian Air Force | Ukraine Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 743 | 342 | 🇮🇹 2.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 98 | 2 | 🇮🇹 49× |
| Combat aircraft | 190 | 137 | 🇮🇹 1.4× |
| Combat share of fleet | 25.6 % | 40.1 % | 🇺🇦 1.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 27 | 17 | 🇮🇹 1.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 34 % | Ex-USSR · 68 % |
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| Helicopters | 387 | 136 | 🇮🇹 2.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 30 | 27 | 🇮🇹 1.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 5 | 0 | 🇮🇹 |
| Trainers | 131 | 42 | 🇮🇹 3.1× |
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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.