Air Forces comparison: Italy vs Vietnam
Overview
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 3.6x Vietnam's 205.
The breakdown includes 190 vs 71 combat aircraft, 387 vs 42 helicopters, 30 vs 17 transport aircraft, 131 vs 75 trainers (Italy vs Vietnam). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 0 for Vietnam.
The Vietnam air force is officially the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Air Force 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Air Force |
| Local Name | Không quân Nhân dân Việt Nam |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Vietnamese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
71 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
42 | |
|
Training
|
75 | |
|
Transport
|
17 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Vietnamese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Vietnam's 205, a difference of 538 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Vietnam's 71.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Vietnam's 42.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Vietnam's 17.
How do the Italy and Vietnam air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 1.8 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 17).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Vietnam's 0.