Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Italy
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 8.6x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 25 vs 190 combat aircraft, 22 vs 387 helicopters, 23 vs 30 transport aircraft, 11 vs 131 trainers (Portugal vs Italy). Portugal has 3 aircraft on order vs 98 for Italy.
Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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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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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
23 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
190 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
387 | |
|
Training
|
131 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Italian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Italy?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 657 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Italy?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Portugal's 23.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Italy?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.