Air Forces comparison: Argentina vs Chile
Argentina operates 241 active military aircraft vs 277 for Chile. The breakdown includes 26 vs 59 combat aircraft, 101 vs 87 helicopters, 22 vs 49 transport aircraft, 70 vs 65 trainers (Argentina vs Chile). Argentina has 57 aircraft on order vs 0 for Chile.
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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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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Argentine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
26 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
70 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
22 | |
Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
59 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
87 | |
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Training
|
65 | |
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Transport
|
49 | |
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Other
|
17 | |
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or Chile?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Argentina's 241, a difference of 36 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or Chile?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Argentina's 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or Chile?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or Chile?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Argentina's 22.
How do the Argentina and Chile air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 2.2 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or Chile?
Argentina has 57 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.