Air Forces comparison: 
Chile vs 
Peru
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 255 for Peru.
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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 | Peru | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Chilean Air Force | Peruvian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 277 | 255 | 🇨🇱 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 19 | 🇵🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 81 | 42 | 🇨🇱 1.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 29.2 % | 16.5 % | 🇨🇱 1.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 31 | 41 | 🇵🇪 1.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 47 % | Ex-USSR · 34 % |
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| Helicopters | 87 | 106 | 🇵🇪 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 49 | 44 | 🇨🇱 1.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 17 | 7 | 🇨🇱 2.4× |
| Trainers | 43 | 55 | 🇵🇪 1.3× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Chile
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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 81 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.