Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Argentina
Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Argentine Air Force 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Argentina |
| Active aircraft | 238 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 57 |
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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Argentine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
26 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
99 | |
|
Training
|
70 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
21 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Argentine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Argentina?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Argentina's 238, a difference of 39 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Argentina?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Argentina's 26.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Argentina?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 99 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Argentina?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Argentina's 22.
How do the Chile and Argentina air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 2.2 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Argentina?
Argentina has 57 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.