Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs El Salvador

Belgium's air force fields 104 active aircraft — 2.0x El Salvador's 51. The breakdown includes 64 vs 6 combat aircraft, 14 vs 25 helicopters, 7 vs 7 transport aircraft, 19 vs 9 trainers (Belgium vs El Salvador). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 0 for El Salvador. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while El Salvador's is the Air Force of El Salvador.

Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪

Official Name Belgian Air Component
Local Name Luchtcomponent
Active aircraft 104 as of 2026
Aircraft on order37
Roundel

Roundel of Belgium air force

Air Force of El Salvador 🇸🇻

Official Name Air Force of El Salvador
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña
Active aircraft 51 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of El Salvador air force

Belgian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 64
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 14
Training Training 19
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 0

Salvadorian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 6
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 25
Training Training 9
Transport Transport 7
Other Other 4

Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or El Salvador?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to El Salvador's 51, a difference of 53 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or El Salvador?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to El Salvador's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or El Salvador?
El Salvador operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Belgium's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or El Salvador?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to El Salvador's 0.