Air Forces comparison: 
Chile vs 
Mexico
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 431 for Mexico.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Chile | Mexico | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Chilean Air Force | Mexican Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 277 | 431 | 🇲🇽 1.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 11 | 🇲🇽 |
| Combat aircraft | 81 | 4 | 🇨🇱 20× |
| Combat share of fleet | 29.2 % | 0.9 % | 🇨🇱 32× |
| Aircraft types in service | 31 | 38 | 🇲🇽 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 47 % | United States · 48 % |
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| Helicopters | 87 | 168 | 🇲🇽 1.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 49 | 48 | 🇨🇱 ≈ |
| Special-mission aircraft | 17 | 13 | 🇨🇱 1.3× |
| Trainers | 43 | 198 | 🇲🇽 4.6× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Chile
Fleet evolution · Mexico
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 81 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.