Air Forces comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Chile
United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 277 for Chile. The breakdown includes 135 vs 59 combat aircraft, 264 vs 87 helicopters, 55 vs 49 transport aircraft, 86 vs 65 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Chile). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 0 for Chile. The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force.
United Arab Emirates Air Force 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 548 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 267 |
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Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
135 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
86 | |
Transport
|
55 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
59 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
87 | |
|
Training
|
65 | |
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Transport
|
49 | |
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Other
|
17 | |
Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Chile?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 271 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Chile?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chile's 59.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Chile?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Chile?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Chile's 49.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Chile?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.