Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Colombia
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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Colombian Air Force 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Colombiana |
| Active aircraft | 434 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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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 | |
Colombian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
19 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
257 | |
|
Training
|
46 | |
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Transport
|
87 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
25 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Colombian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Colombia?
Colombia has more military aircraft with 434 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 157 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Colombia?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Colombia's 19.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Colombia?
Colombia operates more military helicopters with 257 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Colombia?
Colombia has more transport aircraft with 87 compared to Chile's 49.
How do the Chile and Colombia air forces compare in size?
Colombia's air force is 1.8 times larger than Chile's in terms of total active aircraft (87 vs 49).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Colombia?
Colombia has 16 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.