Air Forces comparison: Brazil vs United States
United States's air force fields 12,860 active aircraft — 26:1 Brazil's 502. The breakdown includes 65 vs 3,120 combat aircraft, 0 vs 147 bombers, 188 vs 5,479 helicopters, 134 vs 1,507 transport aircraft, 112 vs 1,598 trainers (Brazil vs United States). Brazil has 96 aircraft on order vs 3,389 for United States. The United States air force is officially the United States 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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12860 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3389 |
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Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
65 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
188 | |
Training
|
112 | |
Transport
|
134 | |
Other
|
3 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
3120 | |
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Bomber
|
147 | |
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Helicopter
|
5479 | |
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Training
|
1598 | |
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Transport
|
1507 | |
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Other
|
1009 | |
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brazil or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Brazil's 502, a difference of 12,358 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brazil or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brazil's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brazil or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Brazil's 188.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brazil or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Brazil's 134.
How do the Brazil and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 11.2 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total active aircraft (1,507 vs 134).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brazil or United States?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Brazil's 96.