Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Chile
Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
59 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
87 | |
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Training
|
65 | |
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Transport
|
49 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
17 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Chile?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 225 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Chile?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Chile's 59.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Chile?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Chile?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Chile's 49.
How do the Brazil and Chile air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 2.7 times larger than Chile's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 49).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Chile?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.