Every Brazilian Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Overview
🇧🇷 Brazil operates 502 aircraft across 23 distinct types as of 2026. This page assembles every type currently in active service — fighters, bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers, and unmanned systems — with profile drawings, operating branch, and fleet counts. For the full historical list including retired types, see every Brazilian military aircraft ever operated.
Fleet size by branch
| Service | Active | Types |
|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Air Force | 359 | 19 |
| Brazilian Army | 90 | 4 |
| Brazilian Navy | 53 | 7 |
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
5 types · 65 active airframes · 33 on order.
Military Helicopters
7 types · 188 active airframes · 47 on order.
Transport & Tanker Aircraft
9 types · 134 active airframes · 16 on order.
Special Mission Aircraft
1 type · 3 active airframes.
Trainers
1 type · 112 active airframes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many aircraft does the Brazil military operate in 2026?
Brazil operates 502 aircraft across 23 distinct types as of 2026, split between 3 service branches.
Which Brazil service branch has the most aircraft?
The Brazilian Air Force operates the largest fleet with 359 active airframes across 19 types.
What is the most numerous Brazil military aircraft?
The Embraer EMB 312 Tucano is the single most numerous airframe in Brazil's inventory, with 112 active units.
Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?
No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded.