Air Forces comparison: Argentina vs Lesotho
Argentina's air force fields 241 active aircraft — 27:1 Lesotho's 9. The breakdown includes 26 vs 0 combat aircraft, 101 vs 6 helicopters, 22 vs 3 transport aircraft, 70 vs 0 trainers (Argentina vs Lesotho). Argentina has 57 aircraft on order vs 0 for Lesotho. The Lesotho air force is officially the Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron.
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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Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron 🇱🇸
| Official Name | Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron |
| Local Name | Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 9 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Argentine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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26 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
70 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
22 | |
Lesotho aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
6 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or Lesotho?
Argentina has more military aircraft with 241 active aircraft compared to Lesotho's 9, a difference of 232 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or Lesotho?
Argentina has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lesotho's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or Lesotho?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Lesotho's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or Lesotho?
Argentina has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Lesotho's 3.
How do the Argentina and Lesotho air forces compare in size?
Argentina's air force is 7.3 times larger than Lesotho's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or Lesotho?
Argentina has 57 aircraft on order compared to Lesotho's 0.