Air Forces comparison: 
Italy vs 
Portugal
Italy's air force fields 775 active aircraft — 7.8:1 Portugal's 100.
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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 | Portugal | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Italian Air Force | Portuguese Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 775 | 100 | 🇮🇹 7.8× |
| Aircraft on order | 106 | 16 | 🇮🇹 6.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 190 | 33 | 🇮🇹 5.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.5 % | 33.0 % | 🇵🇹 1.3× |
| Aircraft types in service | 31 | 12 | 🇮🇹 2.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 37 % | United States · 43 % |
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| Helicopters | 387 | 28 | 🇮🇹 14× |
| Transport aircraft | 30 | 23 | 🇮🇹 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 5 | 5 | — |
| Trainers | 131 | 11 | 🇮🇹 12× |
| UAVs | 32 | 0 | 🇮🇹 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has more military aircraft with 775 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 100, a difference of 675 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 33.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Portugal?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Portugal's 28.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Portugal's 23.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Portugal?
Italy has 106 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 16.