Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Mexico
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 431 for Mexico. The breakdown includes 59 vs 4 combat aircraft, 87 vs 168 helicopters, 49 vs 48 transport aircraft, 65 vs 198 trainers (Chile vs Mexico). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 11 for Mexico.
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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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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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
168 | |
|
Training
|
198 | |
|
Transport
|
48 | |
|
Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Mexico?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 154 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Mexico?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Mexico?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Mexico?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Mexico's 48.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Mexico?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.