Air Forces comparison: Argentina vs Eritrea
Argentina's air force fields 241 active aircraft — 12:1 Eritrea's 20. The breakdown includes 26 vs 2 combat aircraft, 101 vs 13 helicopters, 22 vs 4 transport aircraft, 70 vs 0 trainers (Argentina vs Eritrea). Argentina has 57 aircraft on order vs 0 for Eritrea.
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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Eritrean Air Force 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Air Force |
| Local Name | Temesgen Awlaɖ'ɖuf Zena Sewą' Etayeħat Hagerawi Guday |
| Active aircraft | 20 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 | |
Eritrean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
2 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
13 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or Eritrea?
Argentina has more military aircraft with 241 active aircraft compared to Eritrea's 20, a difference of 221 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or Eritrea?
Argentina has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Eritrea's 2.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or Eritrea?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Eritrea's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or Eritrea?
Argentina has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Eritrea's 4.
How do the Argentina and Eritrea air forces compare in size?
Argentina's air force is 5.5 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or Eritrea?
Argentina has 57 aircraft on order compared to Eritrea's 0.