Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Spain
Brazil operates 502 active military aircraft vs 471 for Spain. The breakdown includes 65 vs 178 combat aircraft, 188 vs 178 helicopters, 134 vs 72 transport aircraft, 112 vs 40 trainers (Brazil vs Spain). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 164 for Spain. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force.
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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Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Ejército del Aire |
| Active aircraft | 471 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 164 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Spanish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
178 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
178 | |
|
Training
|
40 | |
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Transport
|
72 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Spain?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Spain's 471, a difference of 31 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Spain?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brazil's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Spain?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Spain's 178.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Spain?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Spain's 72.
How do the Brazil and Spain air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 1.9 times larger than Spain's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 72).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Spain?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Brazil's 96.