Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs Paraguay
Overview
Brazil's air force fields 502 active aircraft — 9.5x Paraguay's 53.
The breakdown includes 65 vs 0 combat aircraft, 188 vs 17 helicopters, 134 vs 9 transport aircraft, 112 vs 24 trainers (Brazil vs Paraguay). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 0 for Paraguay.
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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Paraguayan Air Force 🇵🇾
| Official Name | Paraguayan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya |
| Active aircraft | 53 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 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Paraguayan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
17 | |
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Training
|
24 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Paraguayan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or Paraguay?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Paraguay's 53, a difference of 449 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or Paraguay?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Paraguay's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or Paraguay?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Paraguay's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or Paraguay?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Paraguay's 9.
How do the Brazil and Paraguay air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 14.9 times larger than Paraguay's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or Paraguay?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Paraguay's 0.