Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Ecuador
Chile's air force fields 277 active aircraft — 2.6x Ecuador's 105. The breakdown includes 59 vs 0 combat aircraft, 87 vs 46 helicopters, 49 vs 22 transport aircraft, 65 vs 28 trainers (Chile vs Ecuador). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ecuador.
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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Ecuadorian Air Force 🇪🇨
| Official Name | Ecuadorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana |
| Active aircraft | 105 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Ecuadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
46 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
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Transport
|
22 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Ecuador's 105, a difference of 172 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile operates more military helicopters with 87 compared to Ecuador's 46.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Ecuador's 22.
How do the Chile and Ecuador air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 2.2 times larger than Ecuador's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Ecuador?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.