Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Peru
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 255 for Peru. The breakdown includes 59 vs 42 combat aircraft, 87 vs 106 helicopters, 49 vs 44 transport aircraft, 65 vs 55 trainers (Chile vs Peru). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 19 for Peru.
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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Peruvian Air Force 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea del Perú |
| Active aircraft | 255 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 19 |
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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Peruvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
42 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
106 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
|
Transport
|
44 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Peruvian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Peru?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Peru's 255, a difference of 22 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Peru?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Peru's 42.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Peru?
Peru operates more military helicopters with 106 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Peru?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Peru's 44.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Peru?
Peru has 19 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.