Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Venezuela
Brazil's air force fields 502 active aircraft — 2.2x Venezuela's 226. The breakdown includes 65 vs 54 combat aircraft, 188 vs 74 helicopters, 134 vs 42 transport aircraft, 112 vs 47 trainers (Brazil vs Venezuela). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela.
Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
54 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
74 | |
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Training
|
47 | |
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Transport
|
42 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 226, a difference of 276 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Venezuela's 54.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Venezuela's 42.
How do the Brazil and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 3.2 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 42).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Venezuela's 4.