Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Argentina
Brazil's air force fields 502 active aircraft — 2.1x Argentina's 241. The breakdown includes 65 vs 26 combat aircraft, 188 vs 101 helicopters, 134 vs 22 transport aircraft, 112 vs 70 trainers (Brazil vs Argentina). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 57 for Argentina.
Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
| Roundel |
|
Argentine Air Force 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Argentina |
| Active aircraft | 241 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 57 |
| Roundel |
|
Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Argentine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
26 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
101 | |
|
Training
|
70 | |
|
Transport
|
22 | |
|
Other
|
22 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Argentina's 241, a difference of 261 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Argentina's 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Argentina's 101.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Argentina's 22.
How do the Brazil and Argentina air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 6.1 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Argentina?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Argentina's 57.