Air Forces comparison: 
Bolivia vs 
Chile
Chile's air force fields 277 active aircraft — 4.0:1 Bolivia's 70.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Bolivia | Chile | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bolivian Air Force | Chilean Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 70 | 277 | 🇨🇱 4.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 4 | 81 | 🇨🇱 20× |
| Combat share of fleet | 5.7 % | 29.2 % | 🇨🇱 5.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 19 | 30 | 🇨🇱 1.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 46 % | United States · 47 % |
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| Helicopters | 28 | 87 | 🇨🇱 3.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 16 | 49 | 🇨🇱 3.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 6 | 17 | 🇨🇱 2.8× |
| Trainers | 16 | 43 | 🇨🇱 2.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bolivia or Chile?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Bolivia's 70, a difference of 207 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bolivia or Chile?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bolivia's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bolivia or Chile?
Chile operates more military helicopters with 87 compared to Bolivia's 28.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bolivia or Chile?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Bolivia's 16.
How do the Bolivia and Chile air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 3.1 times larger than Bolivia's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 16).