Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Philippines
Brazil's air force fields 502 active aircraft — 2.0x Philippines's 246. The breakdown includes 65 vs 0 combat aircraft, 188 vs 152 helicopters, 134 vs 41 transport aircraft, 112 vs 49 trainers (Brazil vs Philippines). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines.
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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Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
152 | |
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Training
|
49 | |
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Transport
|
41 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Philippines?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 256 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Philippines?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Philippines?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Philippines's 152.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Philippines?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Philippines's 41.
How do the Brazil and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 3.3 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 41).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Philippines?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Philippines's 44.