Air Forces comparison: 
Bolivia vs 
Ecuador
Bolivia operates 70 active military aircraft vs 105 for Ecuador.
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Bolivia
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Bolivia | Ecuador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bolivian Air Force | Ecuadorian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 70 | 105 | 🇪🇨 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇪🇨 |
| Combat aircraft | 4 | 17 | 🇪🇨 4.2× |
| Combat share of fleet | 5.7 % | 16.2 % | 🇪🇨 2.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 19 | 26 | 🇪🇨 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 46 % | United States · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 28 | 46 | 🇪🇨 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 16 | 22 | 🇪🇨 1.4× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 6 | 9 | 🇪🇨 1.5× |
| Trainers | 16 | 11 | 🇧🇴 1.5× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Bolivia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bolivia or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 105 active aircraft compared to Bolivia's 70, a difference of 35 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bolivia or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bolivia's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bolivia or Ecuador?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 46 compared to Bolivia's 28.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bolivia or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Bolivia's 16.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bolivia or Ecuador?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Bolivia's 0.