Air Forces comparison: Argentina vs Portugal
Argentina's air force fields 241 active aircraft — 2.8x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 26 vs 25 combat aircraft, 101 vs 22 helicopters, 22 vs 23 transport aircraft, 70 vs 11 trainers (Argentina vs Portugal). Argentina has 57 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal.
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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Argentine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
26 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
101 | |
Training
|
70 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
22 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
23 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina has more military aircraft with 241 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 155 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or Portugal?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Argentina's 22.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina has 57 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.