Air Forces comparison: 
Argentina vs 
Ecuador
Argentina's air force fields 241 active aircraft — 2.3:1 Ecuador's 105.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
ArgentinaWorld #69
7.1
AIRS Index / 100
Ecuador leads overall, ahead on 1 of 5 categories
EcuadorWorld #68
7.2
Argentina
Ecuador
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Argentina | Ecuador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Argentine Air Force | Ecuadorian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 241 | 105 | 🇦🇷 2.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 57 | 2 | 🇦🇷 28× |
| Combat aircraft | 26 | 17 | 🇦🇷 1.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.8 % | 16.2 % | 🇪🇨 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 29 | 25 | 🇦🇷 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 72 % | United States · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 101 | 46 | 🇦🇷 2.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 22 | 22 | — |
| Special-mission aircraft | 22 | 9 | 🇦🇷 2.4× |
| Trainers | 70 | 11 | 🇦🇷 6.4× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or Ecuador?
Argentina has more military aircraft with 241 active aircraft compared to Ecuador's 105, a difference of 136 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or Ecuador?
Argentina has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ecuador's 17.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or Ecuador?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Ecuador's 46.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Argentina's 22.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or Ecuador?
Argentina has 57 aircraft on order compared to Ecuador's 2.