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