Air Forces comparison: 
Chile vs 
Paraguay
Chile's air force fields 277 active aircraft — 4.9:1 Paraguay's 56.
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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 | Paraguay | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Chilean Air Force | Paraguayan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 277 | 56 | 🇨🇱 4.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 81 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
| Combat share of fleet | 29.2 % | 0.0 % | 🇨🇱 |
| Aircraft types in service | 31 | 11 | 🇨🇱 2.8× |
| Main supplier | United States · 47 % | United States · 41 % |
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| Helicopters | 87 | 17 | 🇨🇱 5.1× |
| Transport aircraft | 49 | 12 | 🇨🇱 4.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 17 | 3 | 🇨🇱 5.7× |
| Trainers | 43 | 24 | 🇨🇱 1.8× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Paraguay?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Paraguay's 56, a difference of 221 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Paraguay?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 81 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Paraguay's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Paraguay?
Chile operates more military helicopters with 87 compared to Paraguay's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Paraguay?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Paraguay's 12.
How do the Chile and Paraguay air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 4.1 times larger than Paraguay's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 12).