Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Italy
Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 79 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 | 726 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 87 |
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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
18 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
178 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
390 | |
|
Training
|
123 | |
|
Transport
|
30 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
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 726 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 79, a difference of 647 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Italy?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Italy?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 390 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 18.
How do the Portugal and Italy air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 1.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 18).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Italy?
Italy has 87 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.