Air Forces comparison: Argentina vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom's air force fields 640 active aircraft — 2.7x Argentina's 241. The breakdown includes 26 vs 151 combat aircraft, 101 vs 259 helicopters, 22 vs 59 transport aircraft, 70 vs 156 trainers (Argentina vs United Kingdom). Argentina has 57 aircraft on order vs 41 for United Kingdom. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force.
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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Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Argentine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
26 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
70 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
22 | |
British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
151 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
259 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
59 | |
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Other
|
15 | |
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Argentina's 241, a difference of 399 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Argentina's 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Argentina's 101.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Argentina's 22.
How do the Argentina and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 2.7 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or United Kingdom?
Argentina has 57 aircraft on order compared to United Kingdom's 41.