Air Forces comparison: Canada vs Mexico
Overview
Canada operates 355 active military aircraft vs 431 for Mexico.
The breakdown includes 92 vs 4 combat aircraft, 146 vs 168 helicopters, 46 vs 48 transport aircraft, 40 vs 198 trainers (Canada vs Mexico). Canada has 191 aircraft on order vs 11 for Mexico.
The Canada air force is officially the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 191 |
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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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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
146 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
Other
|
31 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
168 | |
|
Training
|
198 | |
|
Transport
|
48 | |
|
Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or Mexico?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Canada's 355, a difference of 76 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Canada or Mexico?
Canada has more combat aircraft with 92 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or Mexico?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Canada's 146.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or Mexico?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Canada's 46.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or Mexico?
Canada has 191 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.