Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs South Korea
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 3.1x Brazil's 502. The breakdown includes 65 vs 314 combat aircraft, 188 vs 856 helicopters, 134 vs 56 transport aircraft, 112 vs 293 trainers (Brazil vs South Korea). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 410 for South Korea. The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air 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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Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
314 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
856 | |
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Training
|
293 | |
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Transport
|
56 | |
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Other
|
24 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Brazil's 502, a difference of 1,041 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 314 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brazil's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Brazil's 188.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or South Korea?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to South Korea's 56.
How do the Brazil and South Korea air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 2.4 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 56).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Brazil's 96.