Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Mexico
Brazil operates 502 active military aircraft vs 431 for Mexico. The breakdown includes 65 vs 4 combat aircraft, 188 vs 168 helicopters, 134 vs 48 transport aircraft, 112 vs 198 trainers (Brazil vs Mexico). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 11 for Mexico.
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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Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
168 | |
|
Training
|
198 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Mexico's 431, a difference of 71 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Mexico's 168.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Mexico's 48.
How do the Brazil and Mexico air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 2.8 times larger than Mexico's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.